Kazuo Shiraga

Kazuo Shiraga (1924–2008) was a Japanese painter, performance artist and sculptor.

Also recorded as Kasuo Shirag; Shiraga Kazuo; Kasuo Shiraga.

Kazuo Shiraga in brief

Born
1924
Died
2008
Known for
painter, performance artist and sculptor
Place of birth
Amagasaki
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Overview

Born at Amagasaki in 1924, died at Amagasaki in 2008.

In detail

Kazuo Shiraga studied at Kyoto City University of Arts.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are abstract art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kyoto. Membership is recorded of Gutai group.

Work by Kazuo Shiraga is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, Tate, Museum of Modern Art, Yale University Art Gallery and Dallas Museum of Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Kazuo Shiraga”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1421445: Kazuo Shiraga

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