Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Institute
History
In March 1990, the “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Institute” was established under the leadership of Mr. Sou A Kou, a national-level artist and lecturer from China. The group’s name was changed to the “Sou A Kou Chinese Ink and Wash Painting Association” in September 2003. The “Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Association” was established in March 1990 under the leadership of Mr. Sou A Kou, who at the time served as a national professor in China.
About sixty members of the Fukuoka Prefecture Sino-Japanese Friendship Association visited China in 2002 to mark the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between China and Japan. At the Beijing Capital Museum, they organised an exhibition of paintings and calligraphy titled “China-Japan Peace and Friendship” while they were there. The “China-Japan Peace and Friendship Art Exhibition in Fukuoka, Japan” and the “Japan-China Friendship Exhibition” took place in 2003 at the Fukuoka Art Museum and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China, respectively. A joint presentation of the two shows was made. Additionally, the Japan-China Friendship Party, which attracted 300 guests, was held in the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Fukuoka. Since then, our school has made it a custom to annually host distinguished ink painters and professors of art from art universities in China and Korea as visiting teachers with the aim of improving the caliber of our ink paintings and enlarging the range of our artistic activities.
The Fukuoka Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China and the Fukuoka Prefecture Japan-China Friendship Association both honoured the Academy with awards in October 2003: the “Japan-China Culture and Art Exchange Award” and the “Japan-China Culture and Art Exchange Contribution Award.” Both prizes were granted in honour of the Academy’s and the Beijing Academy of Fine Arts’ accomplishments.
Event History
| ■ History of domestic works exhibited in Japan | |
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1995
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The 1st “Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Association Exhibition” (Kitakyushu City Museum of Art) |
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1997
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The 2nd “Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Association Exhibition” (munakata yurix) |
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1998
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The 25th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China, sponsored by the Kitakyushu Japan-China Friendship Association. The 3rd “Sou A Kou Ink Painting Exchange Exhibition” (Mojiko Retro, Old Monji Customs) The 4th “Sou A Kou and Chinese Ink Painting Association Exhibition” (Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art) |
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2000
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The 5th “Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Association Exhibition”(Fukuoka City Art Museum) |
| 2001 | The 6th “Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Association Exhibition”(Fukuoka City Art Museum) |
| 2002
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The Kitakyushu Japan-China Friendship Association is holding events to mark the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. The seventh exhibition of the Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Society (Kitakyushu City Museum of Art) The Japan-China Friendship Association of Kumamoto Prefecture held to mark the 30th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between Japan and China. Sou A Kou’s 8th Chinese Ink Painting Exhibition (Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art) |
| 2003 | The Japan Exhibition of “Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition (Joint Exhibition of Chinese Ink Painting Masters and the 9th Sou A Kou Ink Painting Academy Exhibition) was organised by the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Fukuoka (Fukuoka City Art Museum) |
| 2004 | The 10th “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy Exhibition” (Kurume Shiqiao Art Museum) |
| 2005 | The 11th Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy Works Exhibition (The 15th Anniversary Exhibition of Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy) (Munakata Yurix) |
| 2007 | Exhibition of Japanese and Chinese paintings and calligraphy commemorating the 35th anniversary of the normalisation of diplomatic relations between the two countries (The 12th “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy Exhibition”) (Fukuoka City Art Museum) |
| 2008 | 30th Anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between China and Japan The 13th “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum) |
| 2009 | The 14th “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Kitakyushu Regional Exhibition (Kitakyushu City Museum of Art) The 14th “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum) |
| 2010 | The 20th Anniversary of Japan-China Art Exchange Exhibition of “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum) (The 15th “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition) |
| 2011 | The 16th “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Fukuoka City Museum of Art) |
| 2012 | The 17th “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Kurume Ishibashi Museum of Art) |
| 2013 | The 18th “Sou A Kou Ink Painting Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum) |
| 2014 | “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy” Kumamoto Classroom Exhibition (Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art Branch) |
| 2015 | The 25th anniversary of Sino-Japanese art exchange exhibition of “Sou A Kou Ink Art Academy” (Fukuoka City Museum of Art) (The 19th “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” joint exhibition) |
| 2016 | The 20th “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum) |
| 2017 | The 45th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China “Sou A Kou Ink Painting Academy” Kitakyushu Regional Exhibition (Old Monji Customs Gallery, Kitakyushu City) |
| 2018 | The 21st “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Fukuoka Regional Exhibition (Fukuoka Asian Art Museum) |
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■ History of our international exhibits |
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| 2002 | “Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” Beijing Exhibition (Capital Museum of China) “Special Award at the 6th Asean Art Exhibition (Busan Cultural Center, Korea) “Participated in the Japan-China-Korea International Art Exhibition (Kagoshima Cultural Center) |
| 2003 | “Special Award at the 8th Asean Art Exhibition (Busan Cultural Center, Korea) Participated in the “China Beijing International Art Exhibition” (Ministry of Culture, China) “Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” in Fukuoka (Fukuoka City Art Museum) Participated in “The 6th World ‘Peace and Friendship’ Art Exhibition” organized by the United Nations (Seoul, Korea) |
| 2004 | “Special Award for the 9th Asia International Art (Busan Cultural Center, Korea) Participated in the “2004 Japan-China Friendship Festival in Jinan, Shandong Province, China” (Jinan, Shandong Province, China) Participated in the “7th World ‘Peace and Friendship’ Art Exhibition” sponsored by the United Nations (Seoul, Korea) |
| 2005 | Participated in the “8th World ‘Peace and Friendship’ Art Exhibition” sponsored by the United Nations (Seoul, Korea) “Special Award for the 10th Asia International Art Award (Busan Cultural Center, Korea) |
| 2008 | “The Fourth Asean New Art Exchange Exhibition” and “Asean Art, Symposium” (Exhibited at Henan Provincial Art Museum, China) |
| 2009 | “Exhibition of “True Love and Peace Day Chinese Painting, Calligraphy and Photography” (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office) |
| 2011 | “Japan-China Celebrity Art Exchange Exhibition” (Mori Art Museum in Ueno, Tokyo) |
| ■ International & domestic cultural exchange activities of the School | |
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1993
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The first cultural exchange visit to China: Beijing and Tianjin |
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1994
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The second cultural exchange visit to China: Beijing and Tianjin |
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1996
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Exhibited at the “8th All Japan Career Learning Festival, Learning Event Fukuoka 96“ |
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1997
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The 3rd Chinese Cultural Exchange Visit: Tianjin Polytechnic University Art College Hamakan Japan-China Ink Painting Exchange |
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1999
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The 4th Chinese Cultural Exchange Visit: Tianjin Polytechnic University Art College Hamakan Japan-China Ink Painting Exchange |
| 2002 | Japan-China ink painting performance exchange between “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” and Chinese artists (Beijing Capital Museum)
Cultural exchange visits in China: Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Beijing, Tianjin |
| 2003 | “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Institute” and Chinese artists exchange meeting (Fukuoka City Art Museum) Celebration of the Japan Exhibition of “Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition” (Chinese Consulate General in Fukuoka) ACROS Fukuoka 10th Anniversary “Information Square Cultural Festival” Exhibition (Fukuoka City) |
| 2007 | Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong sketching and sketching tour |
| ■ Visiting Professor Lecture of the School | |
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1992
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Mr. Cao Hongxin, a famous Chinese painter and professor of Tianjin Polytechnic University Art College, came to our school for lecture and art instruction |
| 2001 | Mr. Yao Zhihua, a famous Chinese painter and professor of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, came to our school for lecture and art instruction |
| 2002 | Famous Korean painter Mr. Yoo Chang-hee and Mr. Yoo Yat-sun came to our school for lecture and art instruction |
| 2003 | A renowned figure in Chinese painting history named Mr. Lou Shibai paid a visit to our university to speak and to impart art lessons. Our university welcomed Mr. Zhang Shijian, a well-known Chinese painter and professor at the Central Academy of Arts and Crafts, for a lecture and painting courses. Famous Chinese painter Mr. Yao Zhihua, who is also a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, came to our school to speak and to teach art. Mr. Cao Hongxin, a well-known Chinese painter and professor at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Arts, paid a visit to our school to deliver a lecture and to impart painting lessons. |
| 2004 | Mr. Chen Dazhang, a renowned Chinese painter as well as a professor, visited our institution in order to give a lecture and train painting. Mr. Jiao Kequn, a renowned Chinese painter who is also a professor, visited our school in order to give a lecture and teach art. |
| 2005 | Mr. Li Kui Zheng is a well-known Chinese painter who also holds a teaching position at Central University for Nationalities. He visited our school to give a lecture and teach art. |
| 2006 | Both Mr. Lei Zhengmin and Mr. Ma Xiguang, who are well-known artists and art critics in China, visited the institute in order to give lectures and give art instruction. |
| 2007 | Mr. Ma Snap, a well-known ink painter in Japan, visited the institute with the purpose of giving a lecture and teaching painting. |
| 2009 | Mr. Hong Chao, a renowned Chinese painter who also teaches at the China Academy of Art, visited our school in order to speak and instruct students in the art of painting. |
| 2010 | Both Mr. Ma Xinlin and Mr. Ding Jie, both renowned painters from China and professors at the China Academy of Art, visited the institute in order to give talks and provide creative direction. |
| ■ Our international exhibits experience | |
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1998
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The Chinese Ink Painting Society Selections, Collection 1 was published under Sou A Kou’s direction (published by Zuo Ge Bookstore) |
| 2002 | There was a publication called the Selected Works of Sou A Kou Chinese Ink Painting Society, Collection 1. (Atelier La Pota) |
| 2005 | Publication of the Collection of Sou A Kou Ink Painting Academy, Volume 3 (published by China) |
| 2010 | Published in the collection of works by the Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy is the collection number 4. (Yagang Art Publishing) |
Advice from teachers and famous painter
Professor, National Museum of China, Beijing
Teacher Chen Dazhang
Teacher Chen Dazhang
Chinese painting giants
Mr. Lou Shibai
Mr. Lou Shibai
President of Beijing Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Correspondence University
Teacher Yao Zhihua, Professor of Central University of Fine Arts
Teacher Yao Zhihua, Professor of Central University of Fine Arts
School of Art, Tianjin University of Technology, China
Mr. Cao Hongxin
Mr. Cao Hongxin
Former Minister of Culture of China
Mr. Liu Zhongde
Mr. Liu Zhongde
Professor, School of Fine Arts, Central University for Nationalities, Beijing, China
Central University of Fine Arts, Beijing
Mr. Jiao Kequn
Professor of Wonkwang University of Fine Arts, Korea
Mr. Ryu Chang-hee
Mr. Ryu Chang-hee
Introduction of student projects
Ken Omura
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Joined the Association in 1991
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| Joint exhibition of “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Institute” | |
| Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Munakata Yurix, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Kurume Ishibashi Museum of Art | |
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2000
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Kurosaki Izutsuya Solo Exhibition |
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2002
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“Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition” in Beijing Gold Medal (Capital Museum of China) Special selection of “The 6th Asean Art Exhibition” (Korea) Collection of World Art Canon (Huaxia Culture and Art Publishing House) |
| 2003 | The 6th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition’s Excellence Award “Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition” displayed in Japan was given the Japan-China Friendship Prize. China International Exhibition of Painting, Calligraphy, and Photography (Special Honor Award) (Fukuoka City Museum of Art) |
| 2004 | Selected for the 9th Asean International Art Award Selected for the 7th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition |
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2005
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Selected for the 8th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition |
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2006
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Selected for the 9th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition |
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2007
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Selected for the International Ink Painting Art Exhibition (Tokyo) |
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2008
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Selected for the International Ink Painting Art Exhibition (Part 2) (Tokyo) 5th Japan-China Exchange Ink Painting Competition Yamaguchi Mayor’s Award (Kawasaki Town) “The 4th Asia New Art Exchange Exhibition” (Henan Art Museum) Excellence Award, Organizing Committee Collection |
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2009
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Selected for the International Ink Painting Art Exhibition (Part II) (Tokyo) The 5th Japan-China Exchange Ink Painting Open Call Exhibition Yamaguchi Mayor’s Award (Kawasaki Town) “The 4th Asean New Art Exchange Exhibition” (Henan Provincial Art Museum) Award for Outstanding Works, Collection of the Organizing Committee “True Love and Peace Day Chinese Painting and Calligraphy・Photography Art Exhibition of Famous Artists” Award of Excellence (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office) |
Late Autumn
Frozen Day
Atsuko Tanaka
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Joined the Association in 2007
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| Graduated from Women’s Junior College of Fine Arts (Tokyo) Responsible for planning and design at Bussdan Co., Ltd. |
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2008
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Specially selected for the 11th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition “Special Selection at the International Ink Painting Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art) “Special Jury Prize in the 5th Japan-China Exchange Ink Painting Open Call Exhibition (Fukuoka) Cultural Art Award at the “China International Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition” (Beijing, China) |
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2009
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The award that was considered to be the most prestigious at the “True Love and Peace Day Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, and Photography Exhibition” (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) An invitation to the “Children’s Painting Exhibition” hosted by Asaka Mitsuyo (Matsuzakaya, Ueno, Tokyo) Produced exclusively for the “Japan-China International Peace Art Festival” (China Art Museum, Beijing) “Invitation to the 8th Asia International Ink Painting Exhibition (Korea) “Sou A Kou and Tanaka Atsuko Ink Painting Exhibition” (Japan-China Friendship Museum, Tokyo) Atsuko Tanaka’s Works “, the very first collection to be published (Yagang Art Publishing) |
Hosted Elf
Obsession with Pomegranate Color
Kazuko Koizumi
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Joined the Association in 1993
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1998～2001
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Ink painting instructor at Fukuoka Senior Citizens University |
| At present | Ink painting presenter |
| Kazuko Koizumi Exhibition | |
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1997
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JT art gallery
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1999
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Kurosaki Izutsuya Art Gallery
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2000
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Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art Branch/span>
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2009
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ACROS Fukuoka |
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2012
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ACROS Fukuoka |
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2016
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ACROS Fukuoka |
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2020
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ACROS Fukuoka |
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Major Awards |
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2002
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Gold medal in Japan-China Peace and Friendship Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition in Beijing (Capital Museum of China) “The 6th Asean Art Exhibition” Special Selection (Korea) Collection of the World Art Exhibition (China Huaxia Culture and Art Publishing House) |
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2003
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China International Exhibition of Painting, Calligraphy and Photography Special Honor Award (China)
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2006
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The 34th Awamiya Regional Art Exhibition President’s Award of the Awamiya Regional Cultural Association Federation (Fukuoka)
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2007
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Special Jury Prize at the International Ink Art Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art)
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2008
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Specially selected by the 11th World Peace Art Exhibition of the United Nations International Ink Painting Art Exhibition NHK Academy Award (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art) The 5th Japan-China Exchange Ink Painting Exhibition NHK Kitakyushu Broadcasting Station Award (Fukuoka) |
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2009
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Award of Excellence in the “True Love and Peace Day Chinese-Japan Painting, Calligraphy and Photography Exhibition” (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) |
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2011
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Art Exhibition of Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy and Painting Masters Exhibited (National Academy of Painting Art Museum, Beijing, China) The 14th Korean Masters Art Exhibition Exhibited (Seoul) |
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book
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“Selected works of Kazuko Koizumi in ink and wash painting”
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Alexander
Green Dragon
Susumu Nishikawa
| Joined the association in 2005 |
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| “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition | |
| “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Munakata Yurix, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Naokata Tanio Museum of Art |
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2008
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Selected for the 5th Japan-China Exchange Ink Painting Public Exhibition (Kawasaki-cho)） |
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2009
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Award of Excellence in the “True Love and Peace Day Chinese-Japan Painting, Calligraphy and Photography Exhibition” (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) |
| Solo Exhibition | |
| 2012 | The first solo exhibition (Fukuoka Yutaka Chuo Hospital) |
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2016
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The second solo exhibition (Fukuoka Yutaka Chuo Hospital) |
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2021
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The third solo exhibition (Fukuoka Yutaka Chuo Hospital) |
Sunset Reflections
Dyed Jinfeng
Takahashi Xiaobo
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Joined the association in 2005
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| Joint Exhibition of “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Presented by Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Munakata Yurix |
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Saga Prefectural Fine Arts Exhibition Prefectural Council Speaker’s Award
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Kurume City Exhibition Mayor’s Award
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Kyoto Prefectural Governor’s Award at the Japan-China Exhibition
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Spring Light
Obsession with the color of pomegranate
Nakajima Yoko
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Joined the association in 1992
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| Presented by “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Munakata Yurix, Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Kurume Ishibashi Museum of Art |
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2002
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Exhibited at the Japan-China “Peace and Friendship” Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition Excellence Award in Beijing Exhibition (China Capital Museum) |
| 2003 | Exhibited at the Japan-China “Peace and Friendship” Art Exhibition in Japan Awarded the Japan-China Friendship Prize (Fukuoka City Museum of Art) |
| 2008 | Selected for the International Ink Painting Art Exhibition (Tokyo) Selected for the 5th Japan-China Exchange Ink Painting Public Exhibition (Kawasaki-cho) |
Hide-and-seek
Hope
Michiko Hirata
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Joined the Association in 1992
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| Presented by “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Munakata Yurix, Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Kurume Ishibashi Museum of Art |
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2002
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Exhibited at the Japan-China “Peace and Friendship” Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition in Beijing Award of Excellence (China Capital Museum) |
| 2003 | Japan-China “Peace and Friendship” Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition in Japan Awarded the Japan-China Friendship Prize (Fukuoka City Museum of Art) |
Silence
Dance
Omura Tetsuko
| Joined the Association in 1991 |
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| Presented by “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition | |
| Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Munakata Yurix, Kumamoto Prefectural Museum of Art, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Fukuoka Prefectural Museum of Art, Kurume Ishibashi Museum of Art | |
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2002
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Japan-China “Peace and Friendship” Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition in Beijing Award of Excellence (Capital Museum of China) Selected for “The 6th Asean Art Exhibition” (Korea) |
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2003
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Excellence Award at the 6th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition “Japan-China ‘Peace and Friendship’ Painting and Calligraphy Art Exhibition” in Japan Awarded the Japan-China Friendship Prize (Fukuoka City Museum of Art) |
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Selected for the 9th Asean International Art Award
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2006
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Selected for the 9th United Nations World Peace Art Exhibition |
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2008
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International Ink Painting Art Exhibition Newcomer Award (Tokyo) |
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2009
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“True Love and Peace Day Chinese-Japan Painting, Calligraphy and Photography Exhibition” Award of Excellence (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office) |
Green Water
Spring Fling
Tsukahara Yoshiharu
| Joined the Association in 2006 |
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| Presented by “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” Joint Exhibition | |
| Fukuoka City Museum of Art, Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum | |
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2002
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“True Love and Peace Day Chinese-Japan Painting, Calligraphy, and Photography Art Exhibition by Famous Artists” Award of Excellence (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office) |
Historical Footprints
The next goal
Fumioka Masako
| Joined the association in 2007 |
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| “Sou A Kou Ink and Wash Art Academy” joint exhibition | |
| Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum | |
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2002
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Award of Excellence in the “True Love and Peace Day Chinese-Japan Painting, Calligraphy and Photography Exhibition” (Tokyo Metropolitan Government) Awarded the Cultural Festival of Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Open Call & Ink Painting Department Cultural Association President’s Award |
Beauty competition
Sunset