Painter Hiroshi Nakamura Dies at 93, Forging His Own Pictorial Expression While Calling Himself a "Painter"
Painter Hiroshi Nakamura passed away at 93, known for pioneering his unique pictorial expression as a self-proclaimed "painter."Summary
The painter Hiroshi Nakamura died on January 8th at the age of 93 from pancreatic cancer. Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1932, Nakamura first gained attention in the 1950s as a leading figure in "reportage painting," addressing political and social events. Subsequently, he developed unique methodologies such as "montage painting" and "conceptual painting," consistently pursuing the possibilities of figurative painting by symbolically using motifs like schoolgirls in sailor uniforms, locomotives, and airplanes. He referred to himself as a "painter" (Kaigasha) and forged his own pictorial expression for over 70 years. He was preparing for a retrospective exhibition at the Shizuoka Prefectural Museum of Art and a solo exhibition at Gallery 58 at the time of his death. The funeral services will be private, according to the family's wishes.
(Source：Tokyo Art Beat)