Chikuunsai Tanabe
b.1973: Tanabe obtained a degree in sculpture from Tokyo Art University before continuing his training at Beppu, on Kyushu Island. Recent solo exhibitions include ‘Carte blanche’ at Musée Guimet in Paris and his work is included in the permanent collections of international institutions including the British Museum, United Kingdom; Victoria & Albert Museum, United Kingdom; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, United States and Musée Guimet, France.