Shiraga Kazuo

Shiraga Kazuo was a pioneering Japanese avant-garde artist known for integrating performance and painting. He was a founding member of the Gutai Art Group, established in 1954, which emphasized experimental, expressive art that challenged traditional boundaries. Shiraga often used his body, especially his feet, to create large-scale, dynamic artworks, blending painting and physical action. His work symbolizes innovation and the liberation of artistic expression from conventional techniques, influencing both contemporary art and performance practices worldwide.