On Kawara: 10 Tableaux and 16,952 Pages

A Profound Portrait of Time, Space & Human Existence. Step into the quiet intensity of On Kawara’s art — where life is measured not by emotion, but by the passing of days, locations, numbers, and names. Since the 1960s, Kawara has transformed the ordinary into the eternal, marking his presence with minimalist precision and poetic repetition.

This beautifully crafted and richly illustrated volume brings together a stunning selection of works handpicked by the artist himself. From his iconic Date Paintings, including those made during the 1969 moon landings, to his 100 Years Calendar and meticulously documented travels, this book is a profound visual and philosophical journey through the decades.

Inside, you'll also find-

• A translated essay by Takafumi Matsui on the Apollo missions and their influence on human consciousness
• A thought-provoking chapter from Ervin Laszlo’s The Whispering Pond exploring mind-matter connections
• A new essay by Charles Wylie delving into Kawara’s installations and his unique place in contemporary art

A must-have for collectors, philosophers, and admirers of conceptual art — On Kawara: Consciousness. Meditation. Watcher on the Moon invites you to slow down, reflect, and witness time as an artwork in itself.

Details 

• Hardcover 
• 192 pages with 151 color illustrations 
• Dimension: 11 in x 8.5 in 
• Contributors: Ervin Laszlo, Takafumi Matsui, Charles Wylie
• Publisher: Yale University Press / Dallas Museum of Art