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Noritoshi Hirakawa, Dreams of Tokyo portfolio

Noritoshi Hirakawa Dreams of Tokyo portfolio 1991 / printed 1999 gelatin silver print image: 6 h x 9 w in (15 x 23 cm) sheet: 8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm) This complete portfolio of twenty works is number 5 from the special edition of 8 produced in 1999. Sold with artist's statement and certificate of authenticity from Zeno X Gallery. Provenance: Zeno X Gallery, Antwerp | Acquired from the previous in 2002 by the present owner Literature: "Noritoshi Hirakawa," Zahm, Artforum, May 1993, ppg. 112-113 discusses portfolio This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

Les temps de rien à Montpellier (24 works)

Noritoshi Hirakawa b. 1960 Les temps de rien à Montpellier (24 works) each: signed and numbered 5/10 on a label on the reverse with individual titles and information on the work 24 chromogenic print on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper each: 40,3 x 50,9 cm; 15 ⅞ x 20 in. Executed in 2010, this work is number 5 from an edition of 10 plus 2 artist's proofs. _______________________________________________________ Noritoshi Hirakawa n. 1960 Les temps de rien à Montpellier (24 works) chacun : signé et numéroté 5/10 sur une étiquette au verso, et avec titres individuels et détails sur l'oeuvre 24 tirages chromogéniques sur papier Fujicolor Crystal Archive chacun : 40,3 x 50,9 cm; 15 ⅞ x 20 in. Exécutée en 2010, cette œuvre est le numéro 5 d'une édition de 10 exemplaires, plus 2 épreuves d'artiste.

HIRAKAWA NORITOSHI

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA (1960-) A flower and the root. Maki Nakamura 1993 stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento cm 105 1x70 1 esemplare 3/3+1 P.A. firmato sull'etichetta sul retro sul retro: etichetta di Emmanuel Perrotin Parigi; etichetta di Art & Public Ginevra A flower and the root. Maki Nakamura 1993 gelatin silver print 41 37x27 59 in edition 3/3 + 1 A.P. signed on the label on the reverse on the reverse: label of Emmanuel Perrotin Paris; etichetta di Art & Public Geneva

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA (°1960)

'Many confusions as usual and only an order as illusion', 1995. Black & white photograph, tryptich. One of the 10 copies. Mounted in three frames; With certificate, signed . Description FR 'Many confusions as usual and only an order as illusion', 1995. Photographie en noir et blanc. Un des 10 ex. Six pièces en trois cadres. Avec certificat, signé. Beschrijving NL 'Many confusions as usual and only an order as illusion', 1995. Zwart-witfoto, een drieluik. Een van de 10 ex. Zes foto's vervat in drie kaders. Met bijgevoegd certificaat, gesigneerd.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA (NACIDO EN 1960). "Révélation de printemps. Asami, 17 February 1998, Tokyo". (d)

Cibachrome II (díptico) En el reverso de los marcos, en dos etiquetas, firmados, numerados 5/10 y fechados en 1998 19x28 cm.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA | Group of 4 prints: Confession of Criteria - The Case of Brigritta, The Case of Maggie, The Case of  Martina, and The Case of Risa, 1997

Group of 4 silver prints. Each signed and dated in pen on verso, with the artist's dry stamp on recto, and signed and numbered 4/5 in pen on a label bearing information in facsimile affixed to the back of the frame. Each individually matted and framed. 

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA (B. 1960) | 'Petit déjeuner dans la cuisine', 1995

Chromogenic print, flush-mounted to aluminium and silver print, flush-mounted to aluminium. Each signed and numbered ' 9/10' in black ink on an artist's label bearing information about the work in facsimile affixed to the reverse. Framed.

HIRAKAWA NORITOSHI

A flower and the root Signed, titled, numbered and dated ‘A flower and the root Maki Nakamura 3/3 Noritoshi Hirakawa’ on a label affixed to the reverse. This work is number 3 from an edition of 3 plus 1 artist’s proof.

Noritoshi Hirakawa (1960) Breakfast

Noritoshi Hirakawa (1960) Breakfast in the kitchen 1995 4 photographies noir et blanc tirage argentique signées et numérotées 3/10 au verso 22x33 cm chacune

Noritoshi Hirakawa (1960) Tanja's

Noritoshi Hirakawa (1960) Tanja's World 2000 épreuve à la gélatine argentique numérotée 4/10 35x52 cmProvenance: Galerie Art & Public Genève

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) VIS A VIS II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) VIS A VIS II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Vis à vis II, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) VIS A VIS, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Vis à vis, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA 50 x 40 cm h: 50 w: 40 cm Provenance : Acquis directement auprés de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, "Noritoshi Hirakawa- Les temps de Rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2012

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) L'OPERA II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) L'OPERA II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, datée, titrée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, 2001, L'opéra II, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) L'OPERA, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, L'opéra, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA 40 x 50 cm h: 40 w: 50 cm Provenance : Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, "Noritoshi Hirakawa-Les Temps de rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2002

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) UN JOUR, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) UN JOUR, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, datée, titrée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, 2001, Un jour, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) UN JOUR II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Un jour II, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA 40 x 50 cm h: 40 w: 50 cm Provenance : Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, "Noritoshi Hirakawa-Les Temps de rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2002

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE POETE III, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE POETE III, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, le poète III, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE POETE II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Le poète II, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2EA 40 x 50 cm h: 40 w: 50 cm Provenance : Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, "Noritoshi Hirakawa-Les temps de rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2002

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE MUSEE II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE MUSEE II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, datée, titrée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, 2001, Le Musée II, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE MUSEE III, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, datée, titrée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, 2001, Le musée III, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2EA 40 x 50 cm h: 40 w: 50 cm Provenance : Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, "Niritoschi Hirakawa-Les temps de rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2002

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) UN CAFE, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) UN CAFE, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, datée, titrée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, 2001, Un café, n°4/10" Tirage de 10 exemplaires + 2EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LA FONTAINE II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, La Fontaine II, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2 EA 50 x 40 cm Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) DUNE II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Dune II, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires +2 EA 40 x 50 cm h: 40 w: 50 cm Provenance : Acquis directement auprès de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, " Noritoshi Hirakawa- Les Temps de rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2002

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE VELO II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier

Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE VELO II, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier Photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Le vélo II, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires + 2EA Noritoshi HIRAKAWA (né en 1960) LE VELO, 2001 Tirage couleur sur papier photographie originale signée, titrée, datée et numérotée au dos "Hirakawa, Le vélo, 2001, 4/10" Edition de 10 exemplaires +2EA 40 x 50 cm h: 40 w: 50 cm Provenance : Acquis auprès de l'artiste Expositions : Paris, Noirmont Prospect, "Noritoshi Hirakawa- Les temps de rien à Montpellier", 24 mai-13 juillet 2002

HIRAKAWA, NORITOSHI (1960- ) "An Inner Affair."

HIRAKAWA, NORITOSHI (1960- ) "An Inner Affair." Silver print, 9 1/2x11 1/4 inches (24.1x28.6 cm.), with Hirakawa's signature and edition notation 3/8, in ink, on a typed artist's label on the back of the frame. 2002

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

Peter's Desire in Hand Each signed, initialled, titled, dated, numbered 4/10 and annotated in pencil on the verso.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

Selected Images from Les Temps de Rien à Montpellier, Each signed, numbered of 10 in ink, printed title and date on a label affixed to the verso. Each one from an edition of 10 plus 2 artist’s proofs. Titles include: Le TGV, Un Cafe II, L’Opera II, Un Cafe, La Fontaine III and Le Vis-a-Vis.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Each signed in ink, printed title, date and number 2 /10 on a label affixed to the reverse of each frame. Each number 2 from an edition of 10 plus 1 artist’s proof.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

Christina from The Dance in the Moon Signed and numbered 3/3 in ink, printed title and date on a label affixed to the reverse of the frame.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

The Case of Risa from Confession of Criteria Signed and dated in ink on the verso. Signed and numbered 4/5 in ink, printed title on a label affixed to the reverse of the frame. One from an edition of 5 plus 2 artist’s proofs.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

Charlotte from The Dance in the Moon Signed, numbered 3/3 in ink, printed title and date on a label affixed to the reverse of the frame.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA (B. 1960)

LES TEMPS DE RIEN A MONTPELLIER, 2001 24 tirages chromogéniques sur papier Fujicolor Crystal Archive. Chaque tirage signé et numéroté 6/10 au stylo bille sur étiquette au verso, et avec titres individuels et détails sur l'oeuvre. D'une édition de 10 + 2 AP. Complete series of 24 chromogenic prints on Fujicolor Crystal Archive paper. Each print signed and numbered 6/10 in ball point pen on a label affixed to the reverse and with individual titles and information on the work. Ed. 6/10 + 2 AP.

Noritoshi Hirakawa , Virtue in Vice chromogenic print, in seven parts

each signed, dated, titled, and numbered 3/4 chromogenic print, in seven parts

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA, B. 1960

ONE AFTERNOON AT THE END OF SUMMER 24 by 16cm.; 9½ by 6¼in. signed and numbered 2/5 on a label attached to the reverse cibachrome print Executed in 1999 in an edition of 5. PROVENANCE Jeffrey Deitch Gallery, New York

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

B. 1960 VIRTUE IN VICE each: 60 by 40 in. 152.4 by 101.6 cm. each signed, dated, titled, and numbered 3/4 chromogenic print, in seven parts Executed in 1997. 1. Jessica, 24, Trinity Church, May 22, 1997 2. Avivit, 26, Russian Catholic Chapel Archangel Michael, August 10, 1997 3. Lisa, 25, Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, May 26, 1997 4. Rachel, 24, St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, September 17, 1997 5. Christel, 27, Shrine Church of St. Anthony of Padua Franciscan Friars, September 2, 1997 6. Cristina, 30, Catholic Center at New York University (Holy Trinity Chapel), September 22, 1997 7. Cindy, 28, Christ Church Lutheran Elca, September, 17, 1997 EXHIBITED Other examples exhibited: Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin, Paris, 1997 Galleria Massimo de Carlo, Milan, 1998 Taka Ishii Gallery, Santa Monica, 1998 Kim Foster, Elbow Room, New York, 2000 LITERATURE Purple: Sexe, October 1998, Purple Publishing, p. 16 NOTE "Since the Mayflower took English Puritans to Massachusetts in 1620, Christianity has been dominated by American religion and culture. Today, many different churches exist all across the United States, particularly on the East Coast. However, modern society seems to have superficially erased culture and religion. When I observe social phenomena in the United States, I feel that Americans (the younger generation included) are profoundly committed to Christianity, but that this commitment is somewhat confused or even unconscious. I believe that people in America today are becoming more aware of this problem and contradictions associated with abstinence and spiritual contact with God. In order to change the concept of the mortal sin into something positive, and to obtain a more open minded vision of Christianity, I propose an ironic transformation of Christianity into the religion of Vice. I thus consider the betrayal of Christian values as Virtue. Only through a process of reversal can we understand that human spirituality and physiology are inseparable." - Noritoshi Hirakawa Noritoshi Hirakawa is a trickster artist cum cultural critic par excellence. Loathe to address social paradox and hypocrisy through neatly contained, saccharine representations, Hirakawa rips away the "good life" myth of contemporary American culture with images that are often raw in their focus upon sex, ecstasy, death, and personal truths. The artist's work invites a deep examination of one's own moral fortitude, value system, and prejudices. The artist's Virtue in Vice photographs seem to present the absolutely mundane: seven young women standing in front of seven churches. They are large-scale works, but the photographs evoke nothing more than street photography or standard tourist pictures. Nothing seems wrong here, until the viewer gets to the companion wall labels which are integral to the work: standing casually before an unremarkable church façade, each of the young women is at that moment being gratified by a battery-powered sex toy. Although the ecstatic vibrations of the sexual device are hidden beneath each subject's skirt, the message Virtue in Vice delivers is that religion and hypocrisy often go hand-in-hand. Hirakawa challenges the viewer's expectations and preconceptions, suggesting that perception, belief and 'truth' may be very different things indeed.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA A Prop of Ethics, 1999 Triptych: c-print mounted on aluminum. 14.75 x 23in. (37.5 x 58.4cm). Each panel is signed, titled, numbered ...

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA A Prop of Ethics, 1999 Triptych: c-print mounted on aluminum. 14.75 x 23in. (37.5 x 58.4cm). Each panel is signed, titled, numbered ...

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA b. 1960 For Heaven... Upper West Side. Cibachrome print. Image: 13.25 x 9in. (33.7 x 22.9cm). Executed in 1997. This work is from an edition of ten.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA b. 1960 For Heaven... Upper West Side. Cibachrome print. Image: 13.25 x 9in. (33.7 x 22.9cm). Executed in 1997. This work is from an edition of ten.

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA (B. 1960)

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Black and white photograph mounted on card, framed, signed and numbered 1/4

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

NORITOSHI HIRAKAWA

(Japanese, b. 1960) PORTRAIT FOR PORTRAIT OF VANESSA BEECROFT - WITH THE MAN AS SUMO WRESTLER inscribed "Porträt für ein Porträt von Vanessa Beecroft" in pencil on verso editioned, signed and dated "5/5, [signature] 1999" in pencil on verso gelatin silver print 61/2 x 9 in. (16.5 x 22.9 cm) 1999 this print is number 5 from an edition of 5 from PORTRAIT FOR PORTRAIT OF VANESSA BEECROFT series PROVENANCE full edition donated by the artist to Kunsthalle St. Gallen, SWITZERLAND to benefit the institution Serge Ziegler Galerie, ZÜRICH Private Collection, MASSACHUSETTS LITERATURE Michelle Nicol, "Nine easy questions for Vanessa Beecroft," MATERIAL, Issue No. 1, ZURICH, 1999, pp. 76-79 (illustrated) This series was originally intended as a collaboration with Vanessa Beecroft, used to illustrate an interview with Beecroft in MATERIAL magazine. After Noritoshi Hirakawa carefully choreographed the staging and subject, the idea was simply to insert Beecroft into these situations and take the final photographs for the magazine. At the last minute, however, Beecroft had to back out of the photo session, so Hirakawa shot the images with substitute models. To Hirakawa's surprise, the editors loved the idea of representations of Beecroft and enthusiastically published the photographs alongside the short interview. The other images in the series are titled: PORTRAIT FOR PORTRAIT OF VANESSA BEECROFT - FOR THE MAN TO VOYEUR and PORTRAIT FOR PORTRAIT OF VANESSA BEECROFT - ON THE MAN AS PILLOW. Each of these prints was printed in an edition of five, all of which were donated to the Kunsthalle St. Gallen to sell for benefit.