The artwork titled “Made in Japan, Tadanori Yokoo, Having Reached a Climax at the Age of 29, I Was Dead” was created by Tadanori Yokoo in 1965. This piece, executed in silkscreen, belongs to the Pop Art movement and falls within the genre of posters. It is currently housed at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork features a bold and vibrant composition typical of Pop Art, with striking red and blue radiating lines converging at a central point behind an image of a man seemingly suspended in air, evoking a surreal and provocative impression. Above the central figure, large text bearing the artist’s name, “Tadanori Yokoo,” is prominently displayed in a dramatic, arched layout. Below the central figure, there is a smaller text, reiterating the title of the work: “Having Reached a Climax at the Age of 29, I Was Dead.” Flanking the main cluster are two smaller framed sections: one containing a photograph of a baby numbered “1” and “2,” and the other featuring an image of a raised fist. The juxtaposition of these elements creates an enigmatic and thought-provoking visual narrative, characteristic of Yokoo’s oeuvre.
