A Japanese exhibition catalogue exploring the enigmatic world of Balthus, one of the twentieth century's most controversial and distinctive painters.
Published on the occasion of the artist's 2014 retrospective at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, the book brings together paintings and drawings spanning his artistic career.
Known for his dreamlike interiors, theatrical compositions, and psychologically charged portraits, Balthus developed a visual language suspended between classical painting, surrealism, and unsettling intimacy.
Richly illustrated, this Japanese publication offers a fascinating exploration of the artist's relationship with desire, ambiguity, and the boundary between innocence and eroticism.
Book Details
Artist: Balthus (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola)
Title: Rétrospective Balthus
Publisher: NHK / NHK Promotions / Asahi Shimbun
Year: 2014
Edition: Exhibition catalogue
Museums: Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum / Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
Format: Illustrated softcover
Pages: 237
Dimensions: 25 × 26 cm
Language: Japanese / French
Category: Painting / Surrealism / Japanese Art Publications / Exhibition Catalogues
