Shosai Kitamura
- Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
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- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3
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- DesignationLiving National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property for Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden))
- CategoryLacquerware
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TechniquesMother-of-pearl inlay (Raden), Maki-e
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Born1938 - 2023
Biography
- 1938Born in Nara City as the first son of lacquerware artist Daitsu Kitamura (real name: Kenichi)
- 1960Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Crafts, Urushi-Art Major
- 1981Solo Exhibition at Takashimaya, Osaka
- 1994Designated as Holder of Selected Techniques for Conservation (conservation of lacquerware)
- 1998Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon
- 1999Designated as Important Intangible Cultural Property (Living National Treasure) for Raden
- 2003Handcrafts Documentary Film by Agency for Cultural Affairs "Raden - The Art of Shosai Kitamura"
- 2004Raden - The Art of Living National Treasure Shosai Kitamura Exhibition at the Wajima Museum of Urushi Art
- 2006Shosai Kitamura - The Art of Lacquerware Exhibition at Nara National Museum
- 2008Received the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
- 2009The Geneology of Raden - Living National Treasure Shosai Kitamura Exhibition at Takashimaya, Osaka
Awards
- 1980Received the Tokyo Governor Award at the 27th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
- 1997Received the MEXT Award at the 44th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
- 1998Received the Asahi Shimbun Award at the 45th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
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