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Tadanori Yokoo

Acting

Born June 27, 1936 · Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Tadanori Yokoo (横尾 忠則, Yokoo Tadanori, born 27 June 1936) is a Japanese graphic designer, illustrator, printmaker and painter. Yokoo’s signature style of psychedelia and pastiche engages a wide span of modern visual and cultural phenomena from Japan and around the world.

Awards & recognition

  • Kodansha Essay Award · 2016
  • Praemium Imperiale · 2015
  • Asahi Prize · 2011
  • The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette · 2011
  • Izumi Kyōka PrizeLiterature · 2008
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  • Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon · 2004
  • Medal with Purple Ribbon · 2001
  • Order of the Rising Sun

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