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Setsu Asakura

Art
91 years oldYanaka, Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Setsu Asakura (1922 – March 27, 2014) was a Japanese painter, filmmaker and set designer. Asakura was also known for her movies. These movies deal with topics such as fantasy and drama. Asakura won the Belgian Salon du Printemps award in 1948. The Centennial Retrospective of her work at the Museum of Modern Art, Hayama, included 200 paintings and artwork, especially for children's picture books, fashion designs for models, and stage designed drawings.

Personal Details

Born
July 16, 1922 - March 27, 2014 (age 91)
Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan
Known For
Art