Koji Kinutani: A Life in Color and Fresco Born in Nara, Japan, in 1943, Koji Kinutani is a celebrated contemporary Japanese painter renowned for his vibrant Yōga paintings and pioneering work in fresco art. His career spans decades of artistic exploration, marked by both traditional training and innovative experimentation. Kinutani continues to live and work, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of modern Japanese art. Early Li…