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1989

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1990

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Textile, Big Wave 1

This is a Textile. It was designed by Junichi Arai. It is dated 1989 and we acquired it in 1990. Its medium is nylon, polyester and its technique is plain weave; tied-resist with the silver melt-off process. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Gift of Arai Creation System.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 762 x 137.2 cm (25 ft. x 54 in.)

Cite this object as

Textile, Big Wave 1; Designed by Junichi Arai (Japanese, 1932 - 2017); Japan; nylon, polyester; H x W: 762 x 137.2 cm (25 ft. x 54 in.); Gift of Arai Creation System; 1990-82-1

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