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George Tsutakawa

George Tsutakawa (1910 - 1997) was active/lived in Washington, Alaska / Japan.  George Tsutakawa is known for Modernist fountain design, painting, sculpture, graphics, teaching.

George Tsutakawa (February 22, 1910 – December 18, 1997) was an American painter and sculptor best known for his avant-garde bronze fountain designs. Born in Seattle, Washington, he was raised in both the United States and Japan. He attended the University of Washington, where, after serving in the U.S. Army during World War Two, he became a teacher. He rose to international prominence as a fountain designer in the 1960s and 70's. During his long career more than 70 of his distinctive fountains - many of them still extant - were placed in public spaces.

He is often associated with the progressive 'Northwest School' of artists, and is among the major, influential figures of modern Asian-American art.

He died in Seattle in 1997.

George Tsutakawa was born February 22, 1910, in Seattle, Washington.[1] He was named in honor of George Washington (whose birthday is Feb. 22nd). His parents, Shozo and Hisa, were both born in Japan. He was the fourth of nine children, all of   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 10354 characters.]  Artist bio

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