Prefectural Art Exhibition Opens on the 13th in Azumino; Masayoshi Asakawa of Matsumoto Wins Governor's Award – Shimin Times
The 78th Nagano Prefectural Art Exhibition award winners were announced, with Masayoshi Asakawa of Matsumoto receiving the Governor's Award in the Western painting category.Summary
The 78th Nagano Prefectural Art Exhibition (Ken-ten) has announced its award winners and selected artists. Masayoshi Asakawa, a 70-year-old from Matsumoto City, won the top Governor's Award in the Western painting category (361 entries). His work, "Weekend Map," is an oil painting on paper that uses various techniques to create deep colors and textures, and was praised for creating a spacious and tranquil atmosphere. Asakawa, a former Matsumoto City employee, has been creating art since his 40s, focusing on bird's-eye views. The exhibition runs from the 13th to the 23rd at the Azumino City Museum of Art, displaying 503 works across four categories: Japanese painting, Western painting, sculpture, and crafts. Admission is free.
(Source：市民タイムス)