Ikunosuke Shirataki: Bridging East and West Through Bold Landscapes Ikunosuke Shirataki (1873-1960) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese art, recognized as one of the foremost champions of Western painting – yōga – during its formative years. Born in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, Shirataki’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of luminaries like Hosui Yamamoto and Kuroda Seiki, establishing him firmly within the influential Hakubakai circle. This group actively pursued the adoption of European artistic conventions to invigorate Japanese painting traditions, a mission that p…