Kishio Suga Receives 2016 Mainichi Art Award for Visual Arts

Kishio Suga, a 72-year-old Japanese artist, has been honored with the 2016 Mainichi Art Award in the visual arts category. This prize, founded by the Japanese newspaper Mainichi Shimbun, recognizes exceptional contributions across various creative fields including literature, theatre, music, and film. Suga is known for his involvement in the Mono-ha movement, which emerged in the 1960s as a response to Western modernism. His practice involves creating minimal installations using everyday and natural materials, focusing on the evolving relationships between these elements. Past recipients of the award include fellow Mono-ha artist Lee Ufan, architect Tadao Ando, and photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. In September 2016, Suga's work will be exhibited at HangarBicocca gallery in Milan, Italy. The announcement was made on 29 January 2016.