Kuniomi Uematsu studied architecture in Tokyo, graduating in 1947, before joining Isetan Department Store. From 1956 to 1959 he worked at Takashimaya Department Store, then moved into graphic design at the Nippon Design Center. From 1966 to 1971 he worked at Tokyu Agency, and subsequently established his own practice. He was responsible for the textiles pavilion at the 1970 Osaka World Fair and was active in textile design alongside his advertising work. He received the JAAC special prize in 1959 and Tokyo Art Directors’ Club medals in 1963, 1964 and 1967.
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Beyond his books, Dick Bruna's vivid colour and simplified forms found their way onto posters, packaging, murals and stamps, many of which feature in my growing collection.
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An article on Valentin Zietara , originally in German, published in Gebrauchsgraphik, 10, 1930, written by H K Frenzel translated by E. T. Scheffauer
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A 1903-1904 article on Die Steglitzer Werkstatt, originally in German, published in Deutsche Kunst und Dekoration, Vol. XIII, October 1903–March 1904.
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