Collaborating Artists

Born in Antwerp, Belgium in 1928. After visiting various districts in Mexico, based in Japan, he taught at Tokyo University of the Arts and Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts, and energetically developed public art (mural, stained glass, etc) production activities. In his works with unique modeling nuances and sophisticated color senses, even familiar motifs give us surprising and fresh impressions. In addition, he also left a number of achievements as a modeling and production specialist for public art, "translating" original paintings by other authors into murals and so on. Passed away in 2010.

1892 - 1974. Based on the realism, he established his own decorative style with vivid colors and simplified forms, and worked as a master representing the painting circle in Japan from Taisho era to Showa era.

Born in Asahikawa city, Hokkaido in 1937. Studied under Ikuo Hirayama. Draws pure imaginary landscapes whose subjects are familiar nature, human being and others using supple line drawings with pure neutral color tones. Won his first prize at Inten Exhibition in 1965, and won many awards since then such as Nihon Bijutsuin Prize, Taikan Prize in 1983. As of 2014, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of the Arts, Doujin and Director of Nihon Bijutsuin.

Born in 1898. Introduced surrealism for the first time in Japan. Formed Bijyutsu Bunka Art Association, and promoted the avant-garde art movement in the Showa period. Produced masterpieces "Defeated Group", "Collapse" and so on with his intense color and touch. Received the Order of Culture in 1991. Passed away in 1992.