Diary: Nov. 3rd, '12, in Hangzhou
by Tetsuya Noda
- Date:
- 2012
- Medium:
- Woodcut, silkscreen
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Typical Price
$1,000–$8,000. Common diary prints: $1,000–$2,500. Key value factors: Noda's innovative diary-print concept has earned him major museum recognition. Earlier works and larger formats command premiums.
Description
Created during a visit to Hangzhou, China, this November 2012 woodcut and silkscreen print documents an autumn day in the city famous for its West Lake. Hangzhou's November brings cool air, misty lake views, and the last of the autumn colors along the lakeside paths and tea plantations. Noda's international Diary entries show him applying the same observational practice to foreign cities that he used at home in Japan. The Chinese setting connects to deep cultural exchange — Hangzhou was historically admired by Japanese poets and painters. At seventy-two, Noda was still traveling and still adding dated entries to his ever-expanding visual archive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diary: Nov. 3rd, '12, in Hangzhou was created by Tetsuya Noda (野田哲也) in 2012.
Diary: Nov. 3rd, '12, in Hangzhou depicts rivers & lakes, autumn foliage, and travel scenes.