In the 1960s, Yamaguchi continued his experiments with new media by making sculptural light forms from acrylic and glass. He also produced some of the earliest video works shown in Japan. Throughout his life, Yamaguchi remained deeply concerned with the pervasive presence of consumer advertising, the accelerated pace of technological advancement, and the resulting transformation of our lived environments.
From Tate exhibition guide to Electric Dreams :Art & Technology before the Internet, Tate Modern, London, 28 November 2024 - 1 June 2025