Zenzaburo Kojima
1893 - 1962
Born in Fukuoka, Japan.

Artist`s Chronology

1914　　studied at Hongo Private School of Western-style Painting.
1922　　at Nika Art Exhibition he received the Nika Award for his works "Nude" and "Landscape in Yoyogi".
1924　　studied in France.
1928　　returned to Japan and showed his works that was created in Europe, such as “Sonya Standing” at Nika Art Exhibition.
1930　　became a member of Nika kai, yet soon he withdrew from the association and founded with his fellow artists the
　　　　Dokuritsu Bijutsu Kyokai (Independent Art Association).
　　　　One of his outstanding works, "Route to the Japanese Alps" was exhibited at "Independent Art Exhibition" of the
　　　　association. He showed his works at The Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition and The Japan International Art Exhibition
　　　　as well.

Exhibitions (selected)
1988　　"Zenzaburo Kojima and his Circle" Fukuoka Art Museum
1998　　"Zenzaburo Kojima : The Centennial Anniversary of his Birth" Fukuoka Art Museum, Chiba Sogo Museum,
　　　　　The Museum of Modern Art Ibaraki, Odakyu Museum, Mie Prefectural Art Museum
2007　　"Pastoral Splendor - Zenzaburo Kojima" Fuchu Art Museum