SUMI YASUO

• SUMI YASUO, Japanese abstract painter, born in Osaka. After graduating from university, he worked as an art instructor at several universities. In 1954, he became acquainted with YOSHIHARA JIRO, and later studied painting from him. In 1955, he joined the Gutai Art Association. Major collections: The National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art, Roma, Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka.