Shikō Munakata

Japanese artist (1903-1975)
Person human Q1251247
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Shikō Munakata

Summary

Shikō Munakata is a human[1]. His place of birth was Aomori[2]. He was born on +1903-09-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on +1975-09-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], illustrator[8], and graphic artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aomori[2], Shikō Munakata…
  • Shikō Munakata passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Shikō Munakata was born on +1903-09-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Shikō Munakata died on +1975-09-13T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Shikō Munakata held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Shikō Munakata held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Shikō Munakata's professions included painter[6].
  • Shikō Munakata's professions included printmaker[7].
  • Shikō Munakata worked as an illustrator[8].
  • Shikō Munakata's professions included graphic artist[9].
  • Shikō Munakata was employed by Bunka Gakuin[13].
  • Shikō Munakata received the Order of Culture[14].
  • Shikō Munakata received the Person of Cultural Merit[15].
  • Shikō Munakata received the Asahi Prize[16].
  • Shikō Munakata received the honorary citizenship[17].
  • Shikō Munakata's religion is recorded as Jōdo Shinshū[18].
  • Shikō Munakata is recorded as male[19].
  • Shikō Munakata's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Shikō Munakata is associated with the sōsaku-hanga movement[21].
  • Shikō Munakata's Commons category is recorded as Shikō Munakata[22].
  • The cause of death was liver cancer[23].
  • Shikō Munakata's residence is recorded as Fukumitsu[24].
  • Shikō Munakata's family name is recorded as Munakata[25].
  • Shikō Munakata's work location is recorded as Tokyo[26].
  • Shikō Munakata's medical condition is recorded as myopia[27].

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Origins and Family

Shikō Munakata was born in Aomori[2]. He was born on +1903-09-05T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], illustrator[8], and graphic artist[9]. Shikō Munakata was employed by Bunka Gakuin[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[14], an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1937[30]; Person of Cultural Merit[15], a title of honor[31], in Japan[32]; Asahi Prize[16], an award[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1929[35]; and honorary citizenship[17], a type of award[36].

Personal Life

Shikō Munakata's religion is recorded as Jōdo Shinshū[18].

Death and Burial

Shikō Munakata died on +1975-09-13T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was liver cancer[23].

Why It Matters

Shikō Munakata ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Shikō Munakata born?

Shikō Munakata's place of birth was Aomori[2].

Where did Shikō Munakata die?

Shikō Munakata passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Shikō Munakata do for work?

Shikō Munakata worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], illustrator[8], and graphic artist[9].

What awards did Shikō Munakata receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[14], Person of Cultural Merit[15], Asahi Prize[16], and honorary citizenship[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 24d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dedicated heritage entity Munakata Shikō Memorial Museum of Art
    Manner of death natural causes
    Aliases
    Participant in 1932 Summer Olympics, 1936 Summer Olympics
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