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Graphis 124, 1966. Cover design by Toshihiro Katayama.

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The Structured Forms of Toshihiro Katayama

Katayama worked in several art and design disciplines from graphic design and sculpture to environmental works and sculpture. His design work features rhythms and patterns and has a resemblance to modern jazz and the studies of Josef Albers.

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