Iizuka, Kunio (1939 - 2020 )
Kunio Iizuka was born in Tokyo in 1939. He moved to Los Angeles in 1960 to study art before moving to New York City four years later. He took a position teaching sculpture at the Students Art League in 1968. In 1973, he established and became the first president of the Japanese Art Association of New York. He participated numerous exhibitions in United States and Japan, including a solo show in 1995 at the United Nations. He received the “Konju Hoshou” award from the Japanese Government in 1998. His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto and the Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.
Ronin Annex | Art & Gifts
Uncover affordable art prints and great values in fine East Asian art from the 18th-21st century in Ronin Annex. From original ukiyo-e woodblock prints and modern reprints, to out-of-print books and conservation supplies, everything in this collection is priced under $500. Unyieldingly beautiful and forever unique, these pieces are perfectly suited for both the new collector and the longtime connoisseur. With over 1000 works of art priced under $500, let Ronin Annex help you find a meaningful gift, decorate your home, protect your collection, and craft your library.