Hidetoshi Nagasawa: Life and Legacy Early Life and Education Hidetoshi Nagasawa (1940-2018) was a Japanese sculptor and architect who established a significant artistic presence in Italy. Born in Tōneiji, Manchuria, his early life was shaped by the geopolitical complexities of post-war Asia. He pursued formal training in architecture, graduating from Tokyo in 1963. This foundational education would later inform his sculptural and environmental works, blurring the lines between disciplines. Journey to Italy and Artistic Beginnings In 1966, Nagasawa embarked on an extensive bicycle journey ac…