Norio Azuma

1928–2004

Introduction

Norio Azuma (Japanese: 東 典男, November 28, 1928 – February 4, 2004) was a Japanese American painter and serigraph artist who worked in a modernist style.

Norio Azuma (born 1928, Japan) was a Japanese-American printmaker and visual artist known for his work in drawing and etching. His career spanned several decades and he exhibited widely across the United States and internationally. Azuma’s work is characterized by his refined technical skill and frequent exploration of the human figure, particularly in etching and print media.

Wikidata identifier

Q94366694

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Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500482839

Names

Norio Azuma

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1968

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