Art
Setsu Asakura
Born — Died
1922-07-16 — 2014-03-27
Place of birth
Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Art
Credits
3 titles
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.
Known for
NRAn educational program where notable figures from various fields—such as business, art, sports, and more—give lectures to high school students about their own youth. The program aims to inspire and guide them by encouraging reflection on past experiences and future life choices through thoughtful discussions.
Watashi no Seishun Note
1985
NRANPO: Art X War tells the story of Japan's historic resistance to U.S. military bases in Japan through an electrifying array of artwork created by Japan's foremost artists. The film articulates the insidious, lasting impact that the U.S. military presence has had on Japanese lives, and the creative processes that artists have devised to transmit the spirit of resistance.
ANPO: Art X War
2010
8.0Exquisite exploration of landscape and Toru Takemitsu's music for a Japanese moss garden.
Dream Window: Reflections on the Japanese Garden
1992