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Kunihiko Moriguchi

もりぐち くにひこ

Moriguchi Kunihiko

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1941-02-18 (Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Textile artist, Artist, Designer
Active Years
1966-
Affiliations
Advisor, Kyoto Kogei Bijutsu Sakka Association, Member (former Vice Chairman), Japan Kogei Association
Memberships
Japan Kogei Association
Influenced By
Balthus, Hanhiro Moriguchi

Education

Kyoto City University of Arts
Faculty of Fine Arts / Nihonga (Japanese painting)
Degree: 学士(美術)
Year of Graduation: 1963
Country: Japan
École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (Paris)
Graphic Design
Degree: 卒業
Year of Graduation: 1966
Country: France

Awards

Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Award (Japanese Dyeing and Weaving Exhibition)
1969
Organization: Agency for Cultural Affairs
Result: 受賞
NHK Chairman's Award (Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition)
1969
Organization: NHK
Result: 受賞
Asahi Shimbun Award (Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition)
1973
Organization: Asahi Shimbun
Result: 受賞
Arts Encouragement Prize (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
1992
Organization: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Result: 受賞
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Chevalier)
1988
Organization: French Government
Result: 受章
Medal with Purple Ribbon
2001
Organization: Government of Japan
Result: 受章
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
2013
Organization: Government of Japan
Result: 受章
Person of Cultural Merit
2020
Organization: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Result: 顕彰
Legion of Honour (Commandeur)
2021
Organization: French Government
Result: 受章

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Reimei

1969 Textile art

A representative yuzen work combining motifs of nature with decorative composition.

NatureTradition and innovation

Senka

1969 Textile art

A yuzen piece themed on flowers, characterized by color and meticulous depiction.

FloraColor

Keiryū

1973 Textile art

A yuzen work depicting mountain streams with a dynamic composition.

WaterLandscape

Bibliography

  • Reimei (1969)
  • Senka (1969)
  • Keiryū (1973)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Fusion of traditional yuzen techniques with modern designMeticulous color composition
Recurring Motifs
Nature (flowers, water, mountains)Decorative patterns

Legacy

Recognized for bridging traditional yuzen techniques and contemporary design, he has received numerous honors including Living National Treasure and Person of Cultural Merit. His work is highly regarded domestically and internationally, with major exhibitions and official recognitions.

Museums

  • The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Academic Societies

  • Kyoto Kogei Bijutsu Sakka Association
  • Japan Kogei Association

Trivia

  • His father, Hanhiro Moriguchi, was a Living National Treasure in yuzen.
  • In 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron visited his residence.
  • In 2014 he designed a Mitsukoshi shopping bag which won a Good Design Award.