Sam FRANCIS![]() |
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Born in California in 1923. He began drawing while hospitalized following a pilot drill during the Second World War. His works are in the style of Art Informel and abstract expressionism. FRANCIS first came to Japan during a trip around the world in 1957. Following this, the influence of Japanese art can be seen in the composition of his works making use of the margins and bleeding. |
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FRANCIS established ateliers in NY, Paris, Tokyo, etc; he visited Japan often and had relationships with cultural icons like Sofu TESHIGAHARA, Kenzaburo OE, Makoto OOKA, and Fujio KOYAMA. The Idemitsu Museum in Tokyo houses a large collection of his works. FRANCIS passed away in 1994. |
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![]() "Untitled (SFP 85-197)" 1985 Acrylic on canvas 17.9x12.5cm Signed |
![]() "Composition・black" 1972 Lithograph 82.2x50.5cm Ed.8 Signed ※has sticker of Minami Gallery SOLD |
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