"USUGROW. WORKS 2007-2013" par Usugrow, Miki Matsushima. Editions Upper Playground, San Francisco. 2014. in-12, couverture cartonnée illustrée en noir & blanc. Non paginé (180p). Illustrations d'Usugrow et reproductions photographiques de Miki Matsushima. "Usugrow began his art career creating flyers in underground punk and hardcore music scenes in the early 90's. Since then, he has been involved in various album cover designs for bands and musicians across genres, art directing and merchandising, and also collaborating with many recognized skateboarding brands and fashion brands. Since 2005, Usugrow continues to expand his range of activities including the publication of his first monograph and several solo exhibitions in Japan and abroad. In addition to his own exhibitions, he also curates group exhibitions and book projects with Japanese artists since 2009. His current works are mainly in illustration, painting and calligraphy but he also works in live painting, three-dimensional artworks and collaborations with other artists." Source : upperplayground.com Ref LIL0041