Lithograph by Aki Kuroda

Born in Kyoto in 1944, Aki Kuroda discovered his passion for art at an early age. As a self-taught artist, he was strongly influenced by the works of artists such as Picasso and Dalí, whom he became acquainted with in the magazine Le Minotaure, which his father subscribed to. His breakthrough came when he took part in the 1980 Paris Biennale, and the city remains the center of his life to this day.

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Lithography is a printing process based on the principle that water and oil do not mix. To create an image, the artist uses a greasy crayon or ink to draw onto a limestone block or metal plate. This image is then chemically treated so that the grease adheres to the stone or plate. Any excess is removed before printing. The printer then sprays the stone or plate with water and covers it with oil-based ink. The oily ink sticks only to the greasy image areas, while the water repels it from the areas without the image. Finally, the image is transferred to paper with a printing press. Each color requires a separate stone or plate. Artists often choose this method because they can use the crayons and brushes to create delicate and painterly effects.

In the FRIDAY BIRD Classic Collection, we present works by established artists that we have selected from galleries, publishers or other art institutions. It is important to us that they fit in with our aesthetic of timeless, beautiful art, in which we see a poetic quality. We carefully check the provenance of each individual work to ensure its authenticity.