Collection: Masanao Taniguchi

谷口直正

谷口直正

A chef and artist based in Fukuoka Prefecture. While cooking by the sea in Itoshima, he overlays images onto the landscapes he encounters and creates abstract paintings inspired by the ocean. Exploring the harmony between the expressions of nature and lines, he values the common ground between painting and cooking: seeing, feeling, and experiencing. Through his work, he aims to create pieces that remain in the hearts of those who view them.

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This page introduces the artists and creators whose work is featured in our collection. From painters and illustrators to textile designers, our diverse group of contributors from Japan and around the world moves freely across the boundaries of art and design, without being confined by traditional categories.

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