2. Archival materials that have entered the NACT collection through donations and purchases

The collection of photos taken by AnzaÏ Shigeo, an art documentalist who continued to follow the contemporary art scene in Japan and overseas with his camera from 1970 through 2020. The NACT has selected photos that shed light on the directions of art in Japan from 1970 through 2006, centering on photos exhibited at the exhibition “ANZAÏ: Personal Photo Archives: 1970-2006” held at the NACT in 2007. Since they were purchased from Mr. AnzaÏ on the condition that they were treated as “materials” rather than “artworks”, they are printed on RC paper and are without signatures or editions. 

Anzai, Shigeo (1939-2020)

1970-2006

3,217 printed photographs 

Photo List  [in Japanese] 

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The collection consisting mainly of artist files created by the ICA, Nagoya, Tokyo Office. In principle, the artist files were arranged by artist in Japanese syllabary order. Each file contains flyers, postcards, article clippings, photocopied documents, and other materials, which were used to introduce information on contemporary artists to art professionals in Japan and abroad.
ICA, Nagoya is a non-profit art space established in 1986 by Gallery Takagi owner Takagi Keitaro, who renovated part of the site and building of textile factory that he had operated. Although it was active for the short period of six years, it secured Nanjo Fumio as Director, and fulfilled an important role as the leading hub for contemporary art in Japan during the latter half of the 1980s. This collection was stored by former Program Director, Osaka Eriko (current Director General of the NACT) after ICA, Nagoya closed and was donated to the NACT along with the books in 2006.

ICA, Nagoya（1986-1991）

mainly 1986-1991 

147 artist files, 3 photocopied materials files

Series 1: Artist Files
Series 2: Photocopied Materials Files

ICA, Nagoya Artist File List　[in Japanese] 

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• Please make any inquiries regarding applying to view or details of the materials using the Application for Special Collections (Archival Materials) form. It may be that you cannot view materials including personal information or materials in the process of being arranged. In principle, the application is for viewing only. To reproduce or feature materials, it is necessary to obtain permission from copyright owners separately.
• It is currently possible to view Series 1: Artist Files only. Please indicate the name of the Artist File you wish to view. The number of items you may apply to view on one occasion is, as a rule, up to 50 items (If you wish to view more items, please consult us using the Application for Special Collections (Archival Materials) form.

The collection originating from Yamagishi Nobuo, a gallery manager and critic. Yamagishi operated multiple rental galleries such as Tamura Gallery, Maki Gallery, New Tamura Gallery, Komai Gallery, and Maki/Tamura Gallery (including those that changed name due to reorganization) from the late 1960s to the 2000s. This collection was inherited by the Yamagishi-san no Kai（Society of Mr. Yamagishi）formed after his death, and it was donated to the NACT in 2010. This collection centers around various records relating to the business of the galleries Yamagishi operated and includes various records of art projects that Yamagishi was involved in alongside his gallery business.

Yamagishi, Nobuo (1929-2008) 

mainly 1960s- first half of 2000s 

bookshelf length 50ｍ 

in process (partial tentative catalog available; inquiry required) 

SC005　Yamagishi Nobuo Book Collection 

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The collection contained with the collection of Tatsuo Kondo, who lived in the U.S. from 1961 to 2001 and worked as an artist and art journalist. His publications include New York Art 1960-1988 (Shinchosha, 1988). This collection is mainly comprised of printed matter: brochure, press releases, invitations for those concerned, newspaper and magazine clippings and similar ephemera. The collection contained with the collection of Tatsuo Kondo, who lived in the U.S. from 1961 to 2001 and worked as an artist and art journalist. His publications include New York Art 1960-1988 (Shinchosha, 1988). This collection is mainly comprised of printed matter: brochure, press releases, invitations for those concerned, newspaper and magazine clippings and similar ephemera. 
Series 1 is comprised of ephemera that were stored inserted inside exhibition catalogues and books included in the Kondo Tatsuo Book Collection (SC007), and is arranged according to the original order, with the names of exhibitions and books that contained the insertions as file names. Series 2 contains materials that Kondo stored in envelopes, etc. by subject, and is similarly arranged according to the original order. Series 3 includes ephemera relating to exhibitions and events other than those in Series 1 and 2, which NACT has arranged into folders by venue. 

Kondo, Tatsuo (1933-2019) 

mainly 1960-2005 

mainly 1960-2005 

Series 1: Materials inserted inside exhibition catalogues and books
Series 2: Files by subject
Series 3: Other ephemeral printed matter

Kondo Tatsuo Papers Series 1  [in Japanese] 

SC007　Kondo Tatsuo Book Collection 

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Photographs relating to the exhibition Fluorescent Chrysanthemum (ICA; December 5, 1968 through January 26, 1969) curated by Jasia Reichardt when the curator, critic and editor who was born in Poland, living in the UK was affiliated to ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art). It was donated by her in 2014. The Fluorescent Chrysanthemum exhibition encompassed Japanese art, design, music, film, and animation, and the venue design was by Sugiura Kohei. This collection is comprised of monochrome photographs taken of each of the miniature artworks displayed at the exhibition. 

Reichardt, Jasia (1933-) 

1968-1969 

57 printed photos（indicating artist, artwork’s title and size on the reverse）stored in one file 

Photo List  [in Japanese]

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Yotsuya Art Stadium (1-5 Yotsuya, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) was an educational organization relating to art and affiliated to the International Humanities Research Institute, Kindai University. It was established in 2004 with artist Okazaki Kenjiro as Chief Director. This collection centers on printed matter, and is comprised of application handbooks, materials and goods on exhibitions and events, created, published and distributed by the stadium and the connected organizations (International Humanities Research Institute, Kindai University Tokyo Community College). It also includes books and magazines which the stadium and its director Okazaki were involved in editing. 

Yotsuya Art Studium (2004-2014) 

2002-2013 

63 items of printed matter, 10 books and serial publications (published by publishers other than Yotsuya Art Stadium), 3 Yotsuya Art Stadium-created goods 

Series 1: Guidelines for applicants/college guides/ program overviews (Yotsuya Art Stadium guidelines for applicants/college guides/ program overviews)
Series 2: Newsletters (Yotsuya Art Stadium’s newsletter Art Tick-Tock)
Series 3: Exhibition and event-related material (publications, flyers, pamphlets, relating to exhibitions and events that Yotsuya Art Stadium was involved in)
Series 4: Related books and serial publications (books and special editions of serial publications, that Yotsuya Art Stadium members were involved in)
Series 5: Original goods (Various original goods relating to Yotsuya Art Stadium)

Yotsuya Art Stadium Printed Matter  [in Japanese]

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The collection centering on materials relating to the project ”Psychophysiology Research Institute” carried out from 1969 through 1970 on the appeal by Ina Kenichiro, Takeda Kiyoshi, and Shimamura Seiji. It could be described as primary sources enabling access to the various contexts of the time such as mail art, conceptual art, and reproduction art. It also includes Ina Kenichiro’s own activities as an artist and printed matter of that era sent to Ina. 

Ina, Kenichiro (1947-) 

1969-2009 

bookshelf length 2.4ｍ, 12 boxes 

Series 1: ”Psychophysiology Research Institute” (1969-2009)
Series 2: Material relating to Ina Kenichiro’s own activities as an artist (1969-1973)
Series 3: Artistic activities with printed matter (1975-1996)

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The number of series you may apply to view on one occasion is, in principle, up to 1 series.

The collection originating in the rental gallery, Akiyama Gallery. The gallery was opened by Akiyama Naotaro in Nihonbashi in March 1963, and closed in 1970. In 1985, a successor gallery opened under the same name (owner: Akiyama Tazuko) and after operating in Nihonbashi until 2002, moved to Sendagaya (Shibuya Ward) in 2005. The materials date from the Nihonbashi era, and there are no materials from the Sendagaya era. The collection can be largely separated into photographic materials and ephemera. It was donated to the NACT in 2015. 

Akiyama Gallery (1963-1970) 

1963-1970 

bookshelf length 1.9m. 557 printed photographs, 42 black and white negatives, 23 contact sheets, 13 exhibition announcement postcards, 1 newspaper article cutting, 1 receipt. 

Series 1: Documentary photographs
Series 2: Event-related printed matter

List (PDF, in process) 

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The collection related to the fan club of Takei Takeo (1897-1983), a children’s illustrator, print artist, children’s author and book-binding artist. It was the collection of Yamada Tomoichi who operated the second-hand bookshop Yamada Shoten and was also a member of the Society. It was donated via Yamada Shoten to the NACT. The Society presided over a club, which purchasing miniature books and printed book artworks created by Takei Takeo. The collection includes materials created by organizations and individuals surrounding the Society, as well as Takei Takeo himself. 

Yamada, Tomoichi (1908-2004) 

1953-1985 

5 binders, 1 flat box 

Series 1: Society material (Material on its operation, its event announcements, items distributed at events such as Society mementos, records of events, and newsletters)
Series 2: Material other than that of the Society

Takei Takeo Tomo-no-Kai (Friends of Takei Takeo Society) Papers   [in Japanese] 

谷口英理、坂口英伸、大隈朋恵「美術資料室のアーカイブズ事業と所蔵資料の紹介 : 秋山画廊関係資料、武井武雄「友の会」関係資料」『国立新美術館研究紀要』第7号、国立新美術館、2021年、12-29頁 （Material ID:680025165）[in Japanese] 

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The photographs originating in photographer Nobori Shigeyoshi, comprising 82 monochrome printed photographs taken by Nobori. Regarding the subjects of the photographs included in the collection, 79 are scenes from exhibitions held in Akiyama Gallery (1963-1970), and another 3 are of the exterior of Akiyama gallery taken in 1980. Also, 80 items are accompanied by a strip of paper recording information on the subjects (unique number assigned by Nobori, date photographs taken, artist’s name, and artwork’s title). Nobori was a photographer who shot a particularly large number of sculptural and 3-dimensional works, and the photographs he shot are also included in Akiyama Gallery Papers (SC017) in the NACT Collection. 

Nobori, Shigeyoshi（1931～2014）

1964-1980 

82 monochrome printed photgraphs (2 are cut fragments of photographic paper) 

Photo List (in process) 

SC017　Akiyama Gallery Papers

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Video recordings taken of the venue for the Japon des Avant-gardes 1910-1970 exhibition held from December 11, 1986 through March 2, 1987 at the Centre Pompidou, Paris. Taken by Okabe Aomi (1950-), one of those commissioned for the exhibition. It was offered by her in 2021. 

Okabe, Aomi（1950-）

1986 

one digital video (53.09 minutes) 

Japon des avant gardes 1910-1970, [Paris] : Éditions du Centre Pompidou, c1986 (Material ID：640028130)
Japon des avant gardes 1910-1970 : Petit journal，Paris : Éditions du Centre Georges Pompidou, c1986 (Material ID: 640027879)
国際交流基金編「前衛芸術の日本1910-1970」展報告書, 国際交流基金,［1988］(Material ID:640007829) [in Japanese] 

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• It is available to view on the PC in the NACT Annex office.

The collection relating to when Artist Akiyama Yutoku taishi, aiming to turn politics into Pop Art, stood twice in the Governor of Tokyo Elections, in 1975 and 1979. The Akiyama Yutoku taishi and the Governor of Tokyo Elections exhibition was held at Gallery 58 from September 13 through October 9, 2021, and after that, it was donated from Gallery 58 the same year. It is comprised of the 6 items below.

• Akiyama Yutoku taishi Governor of Tokyo Election candidate poster “TOKYO Rhapsody Lilies blooming in the valley of conservatives and reformists”, Producer: Shimamoto Kei; 36.1×25.7cm; 1975
• Akiyama Yutoku taishi Governor of Tokyo Election candidate poster “Lilies blooming in the valley of conservatives and reformists”, (reproduction); Producer: Iwata Tsugio; 36.5×26.4cm; 1975
• Governor of Tokyo Election Bulletin; 54.6×40.6cm; issued April 13, 1975
• Akiyama Yutoku taishi　Regular postcard for election activities, 14.8×10.0cm; 1975
• Akiyama Yutoku taishi Governor of Tokyo Election candidate poster “Fever！Akiyama” Producer: Kuriyama Yutaka; 40.0×30.0cm; 1979
• Akiyama Yutoku taishi Governor of Tokyo Election candidate poster ”Destroy city obesity! Make the city art!” Portrait photo: Watanabe Katsumi; 42.0×39.2cm; 1979

Akiyama, Yutoku taishi (1935-2020) 

1975, 1979 

4 posters (one is a reproduction), 1 postcard, 1 election bulletin 

「秋山祐徳太子と東京都知事選挙」ギャラリー58、2021年 (Material ID: 640086511) [in Japanese]

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