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三島剛 Mishima Gō (1924-1988) Photolithography From "Mishima Gō gashū Wakamono" 三島剛画集 若者 (Mishima Go Book of Pictures) - 1972 NW840

三島剛 Mishima Gō (1924-1988)
A charismatic figure who led the gay erotic art of the Showa period, he continued to portray a unique image of the Japanese male child at the dawn of Japanese gay culture. His works express the loneliness and melancholy of individuals and minorities. The Cali Dewitt x Go Mishima "POETRY READING" art exhibition was held in Tokyo from January to February 2022. His work is still attracting attention.

This photolithograph by Mishima Gō (1924–1988), published in the 1972 volume Mishima Gō gashū Wakamono, captures the intense physical presence and introspective mood characteristic of his work. A central figure is depicted with poised stillness, his tattooed arm, strong posture, and focused expression conveying both resilience and vulnerability. Mishima—one of the defining artists of early postwar gay visual culture—used the male body as a site of emotion, solitude, and identity, creating images that resonate far beyond their era. The clean composition, controlled lines, and subtle coloration reflect his distinctive approach to portraying youth and marginality. Today, his work continues to attract renewed attention, highlighted by exhibitions such as the 2022 Cali Dewitt × Go Mishima “POETRY READING” show in Tokyo. This print stands as a compelling example of his ability to combine strength, melancholy, and quiet psychological depth within a single image.

Dimensions: 11.6" x 16.6" / 29.7cm x 42.2cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Photolithography

Weight: 30g

Condition

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