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Yamamoto Kansuke

1914 - 1987

**early life and encounter with surrealism**

yamamoto kansuke, a prominent figure in japan's surrealist movement, was born on march 30, 1914, in nagoya, japan. his early life was marked by an encounter with surrealism and dadaism through the poetry magazine "cine´," which significantly influenced his artistic trajectory.

**surrealist contributions and photography**

as a surrealist artist and poet, yamamoto kansuke's works are characterized by their liberty, anti-war, and anti-government themes, often presented in surrealistic ways. his photographic contributions to the nagoya photo avant-garde group in 1939, alongside tajima tsugio, minoru sakata, shimozato yoshio, and yamanaka chiruu, garnered national attention.

**notable exhibitions and works**

* **"the blue wonder association exhibition" (1939)** / maruzen gallery, nagoya, japan * **"vivi" (1948-1950)** / maruzen gallery, nagoya, japan * **"modern art" (1949)** / mitsukoshi gallery, nihonbashi, japan

**legacy and later life**

yamamoto kansuke's legacy extends beyond his artistic contributions, as he coached the younger generation from around 1965 to 1975. his decision to donate his body to science upon his death in 1987 reflects his unconventional approach to life.

**museums and collections featuring yamamoto kansuke's works**

* nagoya city art museum * tokyo metropolitan museum of photography * the museum of fine arts (gifu, japan) and its collection

**conclusion**

yamamoto kansuke's enigmatic life and works continue to intrigue art enthusiasts worldwide. his contributions to surrealism and photography have left an indelible mark on japanese art history, ensuring his legacy endures.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of Yamamoto Kansuke?

Yamamoto Kansuke was born in Nagoya, in Japan.

In which historical period did Yamamoto Kansuke work?

Yamamoto Kansuke worked in the Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

Where can I find statistics about Yamamoto Kansuke's works?

The Stats page of Yamamoto Kansuke presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

Where are Yamamoto Kansuke's artworks organized by color?

The Spectral Index of Yamamoto Kansuke is a page that organizes the artist's artworks by their colors.

Quiz

There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 1:
What movement significantly influenced Yamamoto Kansuke’s artistic trajectory through his encounter with “cine´” magazine?
Question 2:
In what year did Yamamoto Kansuke establish the Nagoya Photo Avant-Garde group alongside Tajima Tsugio, Minoru Sakata, Shimozato Yoshio and Yamanaka Chiruu?
Question 3:
Which museum houses a notable collection of Yamamoto Kansuke’s artworks, including photographic prints and paintings?
Question 4:
What was Yamamoto Kansuke known for in his poetry?
Question 5:
Yamamoto Kansuke died in 1987 after donating his body to science. What was a notable aspect of his life?