Koji Kinutani Enter a
feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Koji Kinutani
Koji Kinutani: A Life in Color and Fresco Born in Nara, Japan, in 1943, Koji Kinutani is a celebrated contemporary Japanese painter renowned for his vibrant Yōga paintings and pioneering work in fresco art. His career spans decades of artistic exploration, marked by both traditional training and innovative experimentation. Kinutani continues to live and work, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of modern Japanese art. Early Lif
e and Education Formal Training: Kinutani's artistic journey began with a rigorous education in oil painting at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts. This foundation provided him with a strong understanding of Western techniques and principles. International Studies: Further expanding his horizons, he pursued studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice, Italy. This experience exposed him to European artistic traditions and si…