Alexandre IMAI — Art Book: 50 Pages (2016–2017, Acrylic on Paper)

■ Curator's Note

A 50-page artist book compiling acrylic works on paper made between 2016 and 2017. Abstract forms, flowers, figures, calligraphy — the full range of Imai's motifs is present, offering a comprehensive view of the artist's practice in a single bound object.

Hand-signed on the cover. Every one of the 50 pages is a unique original work.

■ About the Artist

Alexandre IMAI (今井アレクサンドル, born 1959, Paris) is a contemporary artist born to Toshimitsu Imai — a leading figure of Japanese Art Informel — and an Austrian mother. Raised in Paris, he moved to England after high school, where he studied under renowned photographer David Bailey. Since the 1980s he has pursued live painting and art direction for commercial spaces.

His awards include the Encouragement Prize at the Shinobazo Object Exhibition (1989), the Taro Okamoto Prize (1991), the Silver Prize at the Furusato no Fuji Grand Prix Exhibition (1993), and a comprehensive award representing Japan at the 4th Sharjah Biennial, UAE (1999).

Working across canvas, paper, and sketchbook, Imai returns repeatedly to motifs of butterflies, crosses, hearts, flowers, and abstract forms. Intuitive yet deliberate, his line and colour give each work a singular presence.

■ Condition & Specifications

• Title: Art Book — Alexandre IMAI
• Year: 2016–2017 (bound: 2026)
• Medium: Acrylic on paper
• Dimensions: 29.5 × 21.0 cm
• Pages: 50 (50 original works)
• Signature: hand-signed on cover (alexandre IMAI 2026.3.1 ART BOOK 画集)
• Condition: excellent
• Unique work (complete artist book)

■ Guarantee

ART & DAY is an authorised gallery operating under a direct agreement with the artist. Every work is accompanied by a gallery-issued Certificate of Authenticity guaranteeing its provenance in perpetuity.

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