Kazuo SHIRAGA |
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Born 1924 in Amagasaki. Graduated from the Department of Japanese painting, Kyoto Municipal School of Painting (presently, Kyoto City University of Arts) in 1948. Later changed to Western painting and studied at Osaka Municipal Institute of Art. Helped form the Zero-kai in 1952. Meeting Jiro YOSHIHARA through the Contemporary Art Panel, became a member of Gutai in 1955. |
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From then on acted as one of the main members until Gutai’s dissolution in 1972. Recognized for Regional Cultural Merits by the Minister of Education in 1999. Entered the Buddhist priesthood at Enryakuji temple at Mt. Hiei in 1971. Died 2008. |
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 "Untitled" Watercolor on square drawing paper 27.1×24.2cm Signed SOLD |
 "Untitled" 1961 Gouache on paper 14.3×10.3cm Signed SOLD |
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 "Passionate Winner" 1988 Silk screen 68.5×89.0cm Ed.300 Signed by pencil SOLD |
 "Sei" Silk screen 113.2×64.0cm Ed.60 Signed by pencil on the bottom right SOLD |
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Exhibitions2013
No.233) GUTAI from G Collection 03/15 - 03/30
