University of Manitoba - School of Art - The Compelling Image: Contemporary Japanese Posters
The Compelling Image: Contemporary Japanese Posters

October 1 - 24, 1984

Survey exhibition of posters by Japan’s leading designers, such as Yusaka Kamekura, Shigeo Fudua, Kazumasa Nagai, Tadanori Yokoo and Makoto Nakamura

“This exhibition is circulated by the Gallery/Stratford, Stratford, Ontario, Canada and organized by The Gallery/Stratford with the co-operation of the Japan Graphic Designers Association.

This survey includes other approaches besides those incorporating the old with the new. The impact of modern European movements such as de stijl, surrealism, pop and op art are prevalent.

Guest curated by Professor Richard Perry of York University and John Silverstein, Director and Curator of the Gallery/Stratford. Circulated by Gallery/Stratford.