He died in 2000. Serving as a catalyst to other Japanese artists, Virgin said Hamaguchi "experimented with, perfected and then liberated" the technique of mezzotint. "It was his fate," she said.

Chuokoron No.171-1, 1983, mezzotint, 62.4x47.5cm, signed, ed.150,this lot accompanies other works of mezzotint; 【Field】 (Chuokoron No.174-1, 1985, 23.3x54.5cm, signed, ed.150)【Red field】 (Chuokoron No ...

Director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s new film, “Evil Does Not Exist,” is a reset after 2021’s “Drive My Car” won the Oscar for international film.

‘Passion’ Review: Friends Fall Apart Belatedly making its U.S. debut, a 2008 film from Ryusuke Hamaguchi (“Drive My Car”) offers new insights into his abiding themes and sensibilities.