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The First Trick Art Competition

Shigeo Fukuda

Artwork Details

The First Trick Art Competition
1993
Shigeo Fukuda
offset print on paper
40 ½ in x 28 ¾ in (102.87 cm x 73.02 cm)
Gift of the DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion
2017/2.102

Description

Subject Matter:

Shigeo Fukuda was known for creating minimalist visual illusions through his artwork. He designed this poster for the First Trick Art Competition, an art contest focused on works that create visual effects through elements such as perspective and geometry. This piece depicts a twisted green figure walking on human-like legs— similar surreal imagery is often found in Fukuda's work.

Physical Description:

Image of a black and green twisted figure with white text in colored boxes on either side. 

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