Biography of Shigejiro Sano (1900–1987)

• 1900: Born in Semba, Osaka, into the family of a brush and ink merchant.

• 1924: Studied under Narashige Koide at the Shinanobashi Western Painting Institute.

• 1929: Debuted at the Nika Exhibition with works “Desk” and “Bright Room”.

• 1931: Received the Chogyu Prize at the Nika Exhibition.

• 1958: Illustrated and designed the Japanese edition of “Les Carnets du Major Thompson” by Pierre Daninos.

• 1987: Passed away, leaving a legacy as a painter, illustrator, and book designer.​moma.pref.kanagawa.jp

Museums Holding His Works

• The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT)
  Holds works such as “Domestic” (1959) and “Street” (1964). ​

• The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
  Features pieces like “Bird” and “Shop” in its collection. ​

• Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka
  Houses the painting “Woman” (1932). ​

• Fuchu Art Museum
  Possesses the work “Boy” (date unknown).