Is Untitled under copyright?

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An imposing triangular shape is the central protagonist of Untitled. However, rather than a rigorous geometric shape, the asymmetry and irregularity of its composition suggest a sculpted, even organic origin of the form, an effect incremented by the textured and gestural treatment of its surface, with a mixed palette of grey tonalities that generates volume. Born in Kyoto in 1913, Ohtake travelled to São Paulo in 1936 to visit her brother and was unable to return to Japan when World War II broke out. In her artistic project, the artist combines geometric abstraction with a certain spiritual orientation. Working in Brazil but informed by the syncretic spiritual experience of Shinto-Buddhism then prevailing in Japan, her work is Western but with Japanese influence. According to the artist, "This influence is seen in the pursuit of synthesis: a few elements must say a lot."

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Where can I find statistics about "Untitled" by Tomie Ohtake?

A Stats page exists for "Untitled". It charts the monthly visits of the artwork and of the artist's other works, with country and language breakdowns.

Does "Untitled" show strong light-dark contrasts?

"Untitled" by Tomie Ohtake shows a serene contrast between its light and dark areas.

How big is the original "Untitled"?

The recorded dimensions of "Untitled" by Tomie Ohtake are 150 x 150 cm. Reproductions can be ordered in other sizes while keeping the same proportions.

Artist Biography

early life and career

tomie ohtake nakakubo, a renowned japanese-brazilian visual artist, was born on november 21, 1913, in kyoto, japan. her life took an unexpected turn when she traveled to brazil in 1936 at the age of twenty-three to visit her brother but was unable to return due to the pacific theater of world war ii.

artistic journey

tomie ohtake's artistic journey began in earnest in 1951, after a visit to keisuke sugano's studio. her first exhibition took place in 1957 at the salão nacional de arte moderna, followed by her participation in the são paulo biennale in 1961. notably, she participated in the prints section of the venice biennale in 1972 and the tokyo biennale in 1978.

notable achievements

* **public space sculptures**: from the late eighties, tomie ohtake created dozens of public space sculptures, primarily in são paulo. * **awards**: she was awarded the order of rio branco in 1988 for a public sculpture commemorating the 80th anniversary of japanese immigration in são paulo and the order of cultural merit in 2006.

family and legacy

tomie ohtake was the mother of architects ruy ohtake and ricardo ohtake. she passed away on february 12, 2015, at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy in the world of visual art.

collections and exhibitions

* **the metropolitan museum of art** * **san francisco museum of modern art** * **tate**

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conclusion

tomie ohtake nakakubo's life is a testament to the power of adaptability and creativity. her contributions to informal abstractionism in brazil have left an indelible mark on the art world, inspiring generations to come. **note:** this biography will be translated into german for further analysis, and relevant links from OriginalUniqueArt.com and wikipedia will be included upon request.