Akiyoshi ITO The sea: the sparkle of colors and shapes

by Akiyoshi ITO

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Description A comprehensive collection of works by Akiyoshi Ito, who is active worldwide as an artist. In addition to sculpting, Ito became a seeker of underwater beauty, and eventually came to be described as the ``discoverer of underwater colors,'' sublimating the underwater world into art and establishing a new genre called ``fine art photography.'' He became the only writer in the world to do so. The world of these works is the crystallization of the ``great power of nature'' and ``human creativity'' contained in the category of pure art, and the artistry of these pioneers continues to impress many people. He has held solo exhibitions at national museums in Europe and the United States and has received international acclaim. In 2015, Akiyoshi Ito was invited as a special guest to ``UNESCO'' (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and held a solo exhibition, where he left a great legacy. Ito attracted the attention and acclaim of approximately 1,200 people, including kings, government representatives, and experts, who attended the World Oceans Day conference from 195 UNESCO member countries. The 2,000 people, including students from UNESCO universities, children from UNESCO nursery schools, and the general public, were so moved that they said, ``It makes me love the earth.'' It was an event in which the power of art united the world. This book is a collection of his works that widely conveys the excitement of that UNESCO exhibition. Policy Shippi

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