{"id":81042,"date":"2026-09-17T12:26:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T03:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/?post_type=information&#038;p=81042"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:28:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T03:28:47","slug":"rupert-jasen-smith-japan-project-hommage-to-andy-warhol-portfolio-of-10","status":"publish","type":"information","link":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/information\/81042\/","title":{"rendered":"Rupert Jasen Smith Japan Project, HOMMAGE to ANDY WARHOL &#8211; Portfolio of 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>Rupert Jasen Smith<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Master Printer &amp; Art Director to Pop Art Master Andy Warhol\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u30eb\u30d1\u30fc\u30c8\u30fb\u30b9\u30df\u30b9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-81043\" src=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\u30eb\u30d1\u30fc\u30c8\u30fb\u30b9\u30df\u30b9-600x409.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"409\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><strong>\u00a0\u25a0 Rupert Jasen Smith<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Rupert Jasen Smith was born in the United States in the 1950s and pursued the path of art from a young age. Having studied art education, he dedicated himself to the art of printmaking.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Highly acclaimed for his expertise in silkscreen printing, Smith met Andy Warhol in the mid-1970s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although initially working as a printer at a print workshop, his exceptional talent and masterful silkscreen technique quickly gained recognition, leading to his deep involvement in the creation of Warhol\u2019s artwork. In 1977, he officially became Warhol\u2019s master printer and art director. Smith was also an accomplished artist in his own right, creating a substantial body of unique work.<\/p>\n<p>Particularly noteworthy is his technique of incorporating fine-grained diamond dust into his silkscreen prints. While this technique is widely recognized for its use in Andy Warhol&#8217;s works, Smith applied it even more extensively in his own creations, bestowing them with a distinct, captivating radiance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\u25a0 The Japan Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the final years of Andy Warhol&#8217;s life, a series of works inspired by Japanese corporations and culture was actively in development.<\/p>\n<p>Following Warhol\u2019s passing, Rupert Jasen Smith carried on his vision to bring &#8216;The Japan Series&#8217; to completion. This series features iconic Japanese motifs\u2014including Shiseido, the Sony Walkman, Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom), and Sayoko Yamaguchi, as presented in the highlighted work\u2014all beautifully accented with scattering diamond dust that catches the light.<\/p>\n<p>The piece introduced here is not a standard edition, but a Trial Proof (TP).<\/p>\n<p>Featuring a one-of-a-kind color scheme created exclusively for this print, it is a truly exceptional piece. For collectors who appreciate this specific palette, it is an opportunity not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>We warmly invite you to consider adding this masterpiece to your collection.<\/p>\n<p>*Please note: While the reference image below shows reflections on the acrylic glass, the actual framed artwork is strikingly vivid and beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Viewing is also available in person at our gallery in Tokyo. If you would like to schedule a viewing, please feel free to reach out.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if visiting us is difficult, we would be delighted to send you high-resolution images or extra details upon request.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-link-type=\"email\">\u25b7 Inquiry<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260624S01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-80992\" src=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260624S01-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Rupert Jasen Smith<br \/>\n<em>Japan Project, HOMMAGE to ANDY WARHOL &#8211; Portfolio of 10<\/em><br \/>\nScreenprint with diamond dust<br \/>\nAstroboy; Seiko &#8211; Sportswatch; Sony-Walkman; Issey Miyake &#8211; Ads; Kirin Beer-Label; Honda-Ads in US Campaign; Nikon-AF\/N8008; and Namco-Packman: Artist signed and numbered<br \/>\nAndy Warhol-Self Portrait: Artist signed<br \/>\nShiseido-Sayoko Yamaguchi: Unsigned and unnumbered<br \/>\nEach TP Edition of 30<br \/>\nEach 91.5 x 91.5 cm (36 x 36 in)<br \/>\n1989<br \/>\nPublisher: Galerie Sho, Tokyo<br \/>\n[20260624S01]<\/p>\n<p>Contact for price<br \/>\nDelivery 4 to 6 weeks<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a draggable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-link-type=\"email\">\u25b7 Inquiry<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>17 September 2026<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79874\" src=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Want-to-Buy-Artwork.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"561\" height=\"58\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Explore other tremendous pieces available from our private sales.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/privatesale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u25b7\u25b7 CURIO Private Sales<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79872\" src=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Want-to-Sell-Artwork.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"557\" height=\"55\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Interested in selling your art collection?<\/p>\n<p>Please use the contact form at the bottom of the following page to submit a summary of the work you want to sell.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/benefits-private-sales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u25b7\u25b7 Advantage of CURIO Private Sales<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":80992,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"cate_info":[1336],"class_list":["post-81042","information","type-information","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","cate_info-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/information\/81042","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/information"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/information"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81042"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cate_info","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curio-w.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cate_info?post=81042"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}