Modern
zenzaburo kojima
Born 1893
Died 1962
A Pioneer of Modern Japanese Oil Painting: The Life and Art of Zenzaburo Kojima
Born in Fukuoka, Japan, in 1893, Zenzaburo Kojima emerged as a pivotal figure in the development of modern Japanese painting. He wasn’t formally trained in art academies; instead, his artistic journey was one of self-discovery, fueled by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to forge a uniquely Japanese voice within the Western tradition of oil painting. Th…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through zenzaburo kojima's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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