Inokuma-san and Denenchofu

The painter Genichiro Inokuma (1902-1993) had his home-cum-atelier in Denenchofu, Ota Ward, from 1932 until the end of his life.Based in New York and Denenchofu, Mr. Inokuma is a member of the Ota Ward Artists Association, and it is a fact unknown to the residents that he is an artist with ties to the area.

In this video, the person in charge interviews Atsushi Kataoka, Yoko (Kataoka) Osawa, and Goro Osawa, who are the bereaved family members of Genichiro Inokuma, at the house where Mr. Inokuma lived before his death.We will ask about Mr. Inokuma's life in Denenchofu and his friendships with artists and other cultural figures of the time.

"Inokuma-san and Den-en-chofu ①"

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Genichiro Inokuma (painter)

Photo: Akira Takahashi

Based in New York and Denenchofu, Ota Ward (1932-1993). He is one of the leading Western-style painters of the Japanese art world in the 20th century.He is a founding member of the New Production Association. He often said, "It takes courage to paint," and his paintings, which continued to challenge new things, have captured the hearts of many people.The Genichiro Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art in Marugame has about 2 materials, including Mr. Inokuma's works, and his works are on permanent display.As a member of the Ota Ward Artists Association, he has participated in and contributed to the 3rd Ota Ward Resident Art Exhibition.