early life and education katsuji kishida, a renowned japanese sculptor, was born in tokyo in 1937. he pursued his passion for sculpture at the musashino art university in tokyo, obtaining his diploma in 1963. this marked the beginning of his journey towards creating monumental pieces that would leave an indelible mark on the art world. parisian period and artistic evolution in 1967, kishida made a significant move to paris, a city teeming with artistic innovation. this relocation not only broadened his horizons but also influenced his style, as seen in his subsequent works. until his passing…