Rare Taizo Kuroda 黑田泰藏 CITY MAGAZINE HK Issue 329 Feb 2004 Hong Kong

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Item: Vintage Hong Kong "City Magazine" , Issue 329 Date: February 2004 Theme: "The Art of Cultivation" Featured Artist: The Legendary Japanese White Porcelain Master - TAIZO KURODA ( 1946–2021) MUSEUM-GRADE / COLLECTOR'S MINT CONDITION This specific copy has been meticulously preserved for over 22 years and is in extraordinary, near-flawless condition: • Cover & Back: Exceptionally flat. The iconic abstract ink cover remains crisp, bright, and vibrant with NO major creases, folds, or surface scratches. • Spine & Binding: Completely tight and intact. No spine splitting, cracking, or loose pages. • Pages: Clean, odorless, and crisp. Virtually no aging foxing/yellowing on the edges. No liquid damage or dog-eared pages. • This is likely the best-preserved copy available on the global market today. WHY THIS ISSUE IS HIGHLY VALUED: Following the passing of Taizo Kuroda in 2021, his breathtaking white porcelain works have skyrocketed in major auction houses like Sotheby's and Christie's. This specific 2004 issue contains a definitive, early-career depth interview and a visually stunning aesthetic showcase ("The Colourful White") shot by top Hong Kong avant-garde photographers.

• Publisher: Peter Wong
• Year: 2004
• Condition: Fine

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