Presented from March 11 to September 12, 2010 at the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Beat Takeshi Kitano, Gosse de peintre presents an unexpected and captivating world in which the magical memories of childhood take center stage.
Published on this occasion, the catalog offers a glimpse into the world of Kitano. As his subtle, impertinent humor variegates from black to zany, the reader trespasses behind the scenes of the exhibition. Drawings of objects designed by Kitano, as well as installation blueprints and paintings by the artist describe the axis of this singular exhibition. Through a rich iconography drawn from his films and top TV shows, the reader meanders through images of Kitano’s exceptional career, revealing the essence of this multifaceted artist.

Interview between Beat Takeshi Kitano and Michel Temman

Beat Takeshi Kitano, Gosse de peintre
Copublication Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain, Paris/Actes Sud, Arles, 2010
Softback, 24 x 30 cm, 264 pages, 200 color illustrations
Trilingual version French/English/Japanese
Distribution outside of France: Actes Sud, Arles
ISBN: 978-2-86925-088-8
Price: 43 euros
Publication date: March 2010

Beat Takeshi Kitano, Gosse de peintre—Limited Edition of the Catalog
Limited edition of 150 box sets, containing the exhibition catalog signed by Beat Takeshi Kitano and a litograph with the dry stamp of the artist
Price: 450 euros
Available in exclusivity at the Fondation Cartier bookshop and on fondation.cartier.com
Contact:
vania.merhar@fondation.cartier.com