George Nakashima

George Nakashima (1905–1990) was a Japanese architect, artist and furniture maker.

Also recorded as Nakashima George; George Katsutoshi Nakashima.

George Nakashima in brief

Born
1905
Died
1990
Known for
architect, artist, furniture maker and designer
Place of birth
Spokane
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Overview

Recorded at birth as 中島 勝寿.

Born at Spokane in 1905, died at New Hope in 1990.

In detail

George Nakashima studied at MIT School of Architecture and Planning and University of Washington.

Work by George Nakashima is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Craft Council.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Nakashima”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q52431: George Nakashima

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