Exclusively for Genesis collectors, six of Shimpei Asai's photographs are now presented as large format, framed art prints. Created in small artist editions, each proof is checked and each museum quality print is signed by Shimpei Asai. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the final framed artwork.
Printed in lightfast Giclée inks onto archival cotton rag paper, the Hello Goodbye - Fine Art Prints make Asai's photography available for the first time outside of Japan, and celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Beatles visit to Tokyo during their final tour of 1966.
'A young photographer whose eye and lens caught both the public grandeur and intimate minutia of The Beatles Japanese visit.' Allan Kozinn music critic and author
'I learned from The Beatles that creativity relies on being true to yourself. They found themselves in circumstances that were beyond their control so they had to be strong to maintain their identity and express their true voices.' Shimpei Asai
Edition: 25 numbered prints, signed by Shimpei Asai
Photographer: Shimpei Asai
Print size: 30.5cm x 40.6cm (12" x 16")
Framed size: 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemuhle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: White hard wood with acid free mount and UV Perspex
'I think they must have felt so many things during this period. And they began thinking about all the experiences they'd had that normal people couldn't have known.' Shimpei Asai
Edition: 25 numbered prints, signed by Shimpei Asai
Photographer: Shimpei Asai
Print size: 30.5cm x 40.6cm (12" x 16")
Framed size: 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemuhle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: White hard wood with acid free mount and UV Perspex
'The birth and rise of The Beatles came about by a series of coincidences or predestination. The same thing will never happen to another group.' Shimpei Asai
Edition: 25 numbered prints, signed by Shimpei Asai
Photographer: Shimpei Asai
Print size: 30.5cm x 40.6cm (12" x 16")
Framed size: 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemuhle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: White hard wood with acid free mount and UV Perspex
'The Beatles sent a certain message about how the world should be and how musicians should be.' Shimpei Asai
Edition: 25 numbered prints, signed by Shimpei Asai
Photographer: Shimpei Asai
Print size: 30.5cm x 40.6cm (12" x 16")
Framed size: 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: 100% Cotton Hahnemuhle Photo Rag® 320gsm
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Frame: White hard wood with acid free mount and UV Perspex
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Exclusively for Genesis collectors, six of Shimpei Asai's photographs are now presented as large format, framed art prints. Created in small artist editions, each proof is checked and each museum quality print is signed by Shimpei Asai.
Since 1974 Genesis has created signed limited edition books on behalf of authors and artists ranging from the Beatles to Buckingham Palace.
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