Nobuo Sekine, Phase of Nothingness — Stone Stack (1970) – Powder Art Foundation

Nobuo Sekine’s Phase of Nothingness — Stone Stack reflects the Mono-ha philosophy of presenting materials as they are, without turning them into symbols or representations. Conceived in 1970 and only fully realized decades later, the work invites a direct encounter with stone, weight, balance, and presence.

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Image: Powder Art Foundation. Nobuo Sekine, Phase of Nothingness – Stone Stack (1970/2025). © Nobuo Sekine Estate.

Nobuo Sekine’s Phase of Nothingness — Stone Stack reflects the Mono-ha philosophy of presenting materials as they are, without turning them into symbols or representations. Conceived in 1970 and only fully realized decades later, the work invites a direct encounter with stone, weight, balance, and presence.