ISHIHARA Masakazu

1960　Born in Takamatsu, Kagawa
1979　Completed studies at the Kagawa Urushi Lacquer Art Research Institute; studied under ONEMARU Kodo, Living National Treasure
1982　Selected for the 29th Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
1985　Tokushima Shimbun Award, Japan Kogei Association Shikoku Branch Exhibition
1987　Isoi Nyoshin Award, Japan Kogei Association Shikoku Branch Exhibition
1990　Japan Kogei Association Award, Japan Kogei Association Shikoku Branch Exhibition
1992　First solo exhibition, Seibu Department Store, Ikebukuro, Tokyo
1994　“Contemporary Choshitsu” Exhibition, Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
2003　Japan Kogei Association Award, 20th Japan Traditional Urushi Exhibition
2004　Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Award, 51st Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition
2005　Takamatsu City Cultural Encouragement Award
2009　Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award, 27th Japan Traditional Urushi Exhibition
2011　Designated Holder of the Intangible Cultural Property “Choshitsu” by Kagawa Prefecture
2015　Asahi Shimbun Award, 33rd Japan Traditional Urushi Exhibition
2018　Kagawa Prefecture Cultural and Artistic Award
2020　MOA Museum of Art Award, 38th Japan Traditional Urushi Exhibition
　　　Member of the Japan Kogei Association; Kagawa Prefecture Cultural Merit Award recipient