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

Yō Akiyama (1953)
Yō Akiyama
1953
Narasige Koide (1887 - 1931)
Narasige Koide
1887 - 1931
Chiho Aoshima (1974)
Chiho Aoshima
1974
Jun Kaneko (1942)
Jun Kaneko
1942
On Kawara (1933 - 2014)
On Kawara
1933 - 2014
Tsugouharu Foujita (1886 - 1968)
Tsugouharu Foujita
1886 - 1968
Hiroyuki Matsuura (1964)
Hiroyuki Matsuura
1964
Susumu Kamijo (1975)
Susumu Kamijo
1975
Mayuka Yamamoto (1964)
Mayuka Yamamoto
1964
Kitao Shigemasa (1739 - 1820)
Kitao Shigemasa
1739 - 1820
Leiko Ikemura (1951)
Leiko Ikemura
1951
Genso Okuda (1912 - 2003)
Genso Okuda
1912 - 2003
Miwa Komatsu (1984)
Miwa Komatsu
1984
Varvara Dmitrievna Bubnova (1886 - 1983)
Varvara Dmitrievna Bubnova
1886 - 1983
Ōkyo Maruyama (1733 - 1795)
Ōkyo Maruyama
1733 - 1795
Taiga Ikeno (1723 - 1776)
Taiga Ikeno
1723 - 1776

Creators Modern art

Domenico De Bernardi (1892 - 1963)
Domenico De Bernardi
1892 - 1963
Jan Saudek (1935)
Jan Saudek
1935
Franz Xaver Wolf (1896 - 1989)
Franz Xaver Wolf
1896 - 1989
Daniel Stocker (1865 - 1957)
Daniel Stocker
1865 - 1957
Károly Klimó (1936)
Károly Klimó
1936
June Leaf (1929 - 2024)
June Leaf
1929 - 2024
Gerhard Rühm (1930)
Gerhard Rühm
1930
Romane Holderried-Kaesdorf (1922 - 2007)
Romane Holderried-Kaesdorf
1922 - 2007
André Lambert (1884 - 1967)
André Lambert
1884 - 1967
Allen Jones (1937)
Allen Jones
1937
Bernard Chaet (1924 - 2012)
Bernard Chaet
1924 - 2012
Frank Eugene (1865 - 1936)
Frank Eugene
1865 - 1936
Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd (1920 - 1999)
Arthur Merric Bloomfield Boyd
1920 - 1999
Louis Davis (1860 - 1941)
Louis Davis
1860 - 1941
Guerrino Tramonti (1915 - 1992)
Guerrino Tramonti
1915 - 1992
Adrien Étienne Gaudez (1845 - 1902)
Adrien Étienne Gaudez
1845 - 1902
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