GUTAI ART MOVEMENT
First founded in 1954 by Yoshihara Jirō after World War 2 (WW2), the Gutai Art Movement was an Avant-Garde collective that sought to break traditional art forms and experiment with techniques. Its philosophy emphasised the connection between art matter and the human spirit, advocating for innovation and unrestraints in art— remaining as an emblem of creativity, characterised by unthinkable techniques and deep philosophical engagement.
Gutai’s first generation members consisted of Yoshihara Jirō, the founder of Gutai, along with Shozo Shimamoto, Kazuo Shiraga, Chiyu Uemae, Atsuko Tanaka, Tsuroko Yamazaki, Yasuo Sumi and Sadamasa Motonaga. Their pioneering transformed the landscape of contemporary art, emphasising the act of creation itself as a performative, physical process.
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