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Kenjirō Azuma

Kenjirō Azuma (1926–2016) was a Japanese sculptor, jewelry designer and kamikaze.

Also recorded as Kengirō Azuma · Kengiro Azuma · Kenjiro Azuma · Kenjirou Azuma

„Symposion Europäischer Bildhauer“, St.Margarethen – Burgenland/Austria, Kengiro Azuma,

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Biography

Born at Yamagata in 1926, died in Milan in 2016.

Kenjirō Azuma studied at Brera Academy, Tokyo University of the Arts and University of Tokyo. Training under Marino Marini is recorded. The recorded working language is Italian and Japanese.

The field of work recorded is jewelry and jewelry design.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Italy and Milan. Residence is recorded at Milan. Employment is recorded with Marino Marini and Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.

Works named in the authority record are MU 141.

Work by Kenjirō Azuma is recorded in the collections of Ida Boelen collection.

Distinctions recorded are Medal with Purple Ribbon.

Roman quarry of Sankt Margarethen Sculpture

Roman quarry of Sankt Margarethen Sculpture

Mayer Bruno

Palazzo Lanfranchi - Sede del Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata, prestigioso edificio costruito, immediatamente a ridosso del Sasso Caveoso, tra il 1668 e il 1672 come Seminario.

Palazzo Lanfranchi - Sede del Museo nazionale d'arte medievale e moderna della Basilicata, prestigioso edificio costruito, immediatamente a ridosso del Sasso Caveoso, tra il 1668 e il 1672 come Seminario.

Anna Nicoletta Menzella

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Places

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  • Milan
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  • Yamagata

    Birth place

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References

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 17 August 2026.

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