Mainichi Art Award Winners Announced

On January 1, the winners of the 56^th Mainichi Art Award (sponsored by the Mainichi Newspapers Co.), the annual award given to outstanding individuals in art and culture, were announced. In relation to art, ceramic artist KAKUREZAKI Ryūichi won for his exhibition titled ‘Kakurezaki Ryūichi: Serving for Integrity’ held at the Musée Tomo. In Art Category III (Calligraphy), calligrapher FUNAMOTO Sōun was awarded for his calligraphy exhibition titled ‘Shimiiru kokyō: Funamoto Sōun’ held at the Sogo Museum of Art. (Japanese)