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Tadaaki Kuwayama, born in Nagoya, Japan, completed his studies in nihonga, a traditional Japanese painting style, at the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts in However, he found himself uninterested in the strict practice of nihonga and the contemporary Japanese art scene at that time. In , along with his wife and fellow artist Rakuko Naito, Kuwayama relocated to New York where he discovered the contemporary art scene and developed his unique artistic style.

During the s, Kuwayama focused on creating square and monochromatic artworks subdivided using vertical and horizontal metal strips. He created the illusion of artificial colours and industrial materials by varnishing the surface and adding a glossy layer. In , he transitioned to producing large-scale works composed of rectangular sections, shifting from vibrant colours to metallic shades occasionally intermixed with pale tones like pink and beige.

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In the following decade, Kuwayama embarked on a phase of renewed experimentation, exploring oil paint and new three-dimensional textures. Although his works in the s diverged from his earlier style, they still retained elements such as interwoven paper strips. Get exclusive access to the newest exhibition information and member-only events available only to newsletter subscribers.

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