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Idea 269, 1998-7

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Content includes:
Special Feature: Abstract Expressions Today Planning and Arrangement: IDEA Editorial Staff, Editorial Cooperation: Kijuro Yahagi, Special THanks: Ruki Matsumoto Collection, Batsu Art Gallery
Le Siecle Du Design –The Osaka Version of the Exhibition Held to Commemorate the Opening of Maison de la Culture du Japon a Paris Text: Ikko Tanaka
Aboud･Sodano –London Design Unit Art Directing Global Image Visuals
Tokyo Typedirectors Club 1998 Annual Award Text: Katsuya Ise
Teiji Fujii –Visual Insight – creative approach from New York
Visual Design Art of 82nd Nika Exhibition
The 58th Annual Exhibition of Bijutsu Bunka Art Association
News & Information, Exhibitions and Book Reviews, Addresses of Contributors

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  • Format: Magazine
  • Designer/s: Tomato
  • Year: 1998
  • Client/Publisher: Seibundo Shinkosha Publishing Co

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Idea 269, 1998-7
Idea 269, 1998-7. Cover design by Tomato
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