Silkscreen, 1984
Limited Edition: 24/100
85.00 cm × 65.00 cm (sheet size)
67.00 cm × 60.00 cm (image size)
Signed in pencil by the artist
With Certificate of Authenticity
Pre-lettering poster
Paper shows foxing
Pinholes in four corners
Small stain on the left margin
Slight scuff marks on the image
This piece is held by our partner gallery in France. While the condition is considered good by local (French) standards, the criteria for evaluating the condition of aged items may differ between France and Japan. Please consider purchasing only after acknowledging any signs of age-related wear (stains, discoloration, creases, wrinkles, foxing, etc.) typical of vintage items. We have not personally inspected the actual item. The artwork is currently stored in France, and delivery after placing an order will take more than two weeks. Due to the nature of the artwork, returns after purchase cannot be accepted.
Artwork Commentary
This work, "Folon 20 ans d'affiches," is a commemorative piece symbolizing the artistic journey of Jean-Michel Folon in poster art over many years. Since the 1960s, Folon has built a unique visual world through the creation of numerous posters for exhibitions, cultural events, and public campaigns conveying humanitarian messages.
This work condenses Folon's characteristic concise and refined sense of form. The composition that utilizes empty space, the translucent colors, and the interplay of symbolic figures and motifs create a scene that brings quiet poetry and deep contemplation to the viewer.
Beyond the realm of reproductive art that is posters, this work is positioned as a culmination of Folon's two decades of exploring visual expression. It is an attractive and collectible piece that conveys Folon's worldview, integrating artistic and message-driven qualities at a high level.
