Japanese painter Horiki Katsutomi dies at 92, three exhibitions opening in London, Tokyo, Dubai
Horiki Katsutomi, a renowned Japanese artist, passed away shortly after celebrating his 92nd birthday, as revealed by his wife, Professor Erminia Ardissino, in Petiva, Cigliano, Vercelli. His funeral is scheduled for February 25. Born in Tokyo in 1929, Horiki relocated to Italy in 1969 and established his home in Piedmont two decades ago. Although he earned a degree in engineering, he devoted his life to art, creating works that range from depictions of World War II Tokyo to metaphysical studies inspired by Piero della Francesca. His acclaimed series based on the Odyssey delves into universal existential questions, blending Eastern and Western influences through explorations of color, light, and form, with his Ithaca canvases symbolizing a journey between the seen and unseen.
Key facts
- Horiki Katsutomi died shortly after his 92nd birthday.
- His wife Erminia Ardissino announced the death.
- He lived in Petiva, Cigliano, Vercelli province.
- Funeral on February 25 at the local parish.
- Three exhibitions about him opening in London, Tokyo, Dubai.
- Born in Tokyo in 1929, moved to Italy in 1969.
- Settled in Piedmont twenty years ago.
- Graduated in engineering but became a painter.
- Art ranges from WWII Tokyo bombings to metaphysical works, Piero della Francesca studies, and Odyssey series influenced by Mark Rothko.
- His Ulysses canvases are world-famous.
Entities
Artists
- Horiki Katsutomi
- Piero della Francesca
- Mark Rothko
Locations
- Tokyo
- Japan
- Italy
- Petiva
- Cigliano
- Vercelli
- Piedmont
- London
- Dubai