George Nakashima (1905 - 1990)

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George Nakashima

George Nakashima (Japanese: 中島勝寿) was an influential Japanese-American artist, architect, and furniture maker. He is renowned for his mastery of woodworking and his philosophy of incorporating natural materials and traditional craftsmanship into his designs.

Nakashima's furniture designs emphasized simplicity, functionality, and the integration of nature into the living space. He believed in the spiritual essence of the materials he used and aimed to create pieces that harmonized with their surroundings and brought a sense of peace and tranquility to the users.

His signature designs often featured clean lines, elegant proportions, and meticulous joinery techniques. Nakashima's work showcased a blend of Japanese aesthetics, American modernism, and his own unique artistic vision.

Date and place of birt:24 may 1905, Spokane, USA
Date and place of death:15 june 1990, New Hope, USA
Nationality:Japan, USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Architect, Artist, Designer, Furniture maker
Art style:Modern art, Post War Art

Creators Japan

Varvara Dmitrievna Bubnova (1886 - 1983)
Varvara Dmitrievna Bubnova
1886 - 1983
Yasumasa Morimura (1951)
Yasumasa Morimura
1951
Rei Kawakubo (1942)
Rei Kawakubo
1942
Mayuka Yamamoto (1964)
Mayuka Yamamoto
1964
Michio Ihara (1928)
Michio Ihara
1928
Tomoko Konoike (1960)
Tomoko Konoike
1960
Hiroaki Tamei Morino (1934)
Hiroaki Tamei Morino
1934
Minoru Niizuma (1930 - 1998)
Minoru Niizuma
1930 - 1998
Munakata Shikō (1903 - 1975)
Munakata Shikō
1903 - 1975
Teruko Yokoi (1924 - 2020)
Teruko Yokoi
1924 - 2020
Shiro Kuramata (1934 - 1991)
Shiro Kuramata
1934 - 1991
Kaita Murayama (1896 - 1919)
Kaita Murayama
1896 - 1919
Tomoo Gokita (1969)
Tomoo Gokita
1969
Yayoi Kusama (1929)
Yayoi Kusama
1929
Toko Shinoda (1913 - 2021)
Toko Shinoda
1913 - 2021
Kunihiro Amano (1929)
Kunihiro Amano
1929

Creators Modern art

Henry Codax (XX century)
Henry Codax
XX century
Karl Fuchs (1872 - 1968)
Karl Fuchs
1872 - 1968
Bernard Chaet (1924 - 2012)
Bernard Chaet
1924 - 2012
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 - 1938)
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
1880 - 1938
Georg Grimm (1846 - 1887)
Georg Grimm
1846 - 1887
Andrew Wyeth (1917 - 2009)
Andrew Wyeth
1917 - 2009
Aleksandra Mitrfanovna Beltsova (1892 - 1981)
Aleksandra Mitrfanovna Beltsova
1892 - 1981
E. R. Nele (1932)
E. R. Nele
1932
Angelo Frattini (1910 - 1975)
Angelo Frattini
1910 - 1975
Hans Staudacher (1923 - 2021)
Hans Staudacher
1923 - 2021
George Segal (1924 - 2000)
George Segal
1924 - 2000
Ernest Beeler (1863 - 1948)
Ernest Beeler
1863 - 1948
Richard Haizmann (1895 - 1963)
Richard Haizmann
1895 - 1963
Marsden Hartley (1877 - 1943)
Marsden Hartley
1877 - 1943
Georges Paul Leroux (1877 - 1957)
Georges Paul Leroux
1877 - 1957
Sherrie Levine (1947)
Sherrie Levine
1947