Katsuji Kishida
early life and education katsuji kishida, a renowned japanese sculptor, was born in tokyo in 1937. he pursued his passion for sculpture at the musashino art university in tokyo, obtaining his diploma in 1963. this marked the beginning of his journey towards creating monumental pieces that would leave an indelible mark on the art world. parisian period and artistic evolution in 1967, kishida made a significant move to paris, a city teemi
ng with artistic innovation. this relocation not only broadened his horizons but also influenced his style, as seen in his subsequent works. until his passing in 2019, kishida continued to reside and work in paris, leaving behind a legacy of sculptures characterized by their upward allure and aspiration to monumentality. artistic style and notable works kishida's sculptures often featured metal as the primary material, with iron, bronz…
