by Toko Shinoda
$2,000–$20,000+. Common lithographs: $2,000–$5,000. Key value factors: As one of Japan's most celebrated modern artists who lived to 107, Shinoda's work has a large, devoted following. Original sumi paintings far exceed print prices.
"Nexus No. 0" is a contemporary / [sumi](/glossary/sumi) ink print by Shinoda Toko, created during the Showa and Heisei periods. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.
Shinoda Toko approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of printmaking, where the grain of the material, the pressure of the tool, and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. Her abstract compositions distill the essence of East Asian calligraphy into bold, luminous works that bridge traditional and contemporary aesthetics.
This print represents Shinoda Toko's contribution to the contemporary / sumi ink tradition during the Showa and Heisei periods. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Nexus No. 0 was created by Toko Shinoda (篠田桃紅) in 1965.
Nexus No. 0 uses Lithograph, on lithograph on paper; edition 6/15.
