Shiro Kuramata

Japanese artist and designer (1934–1991)
Person human Q2759674
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Shiro Kuramata

Summary

Shiro Kuramata is a human[1]. He was born in Tokyo City[2]. He was born on November 29, 1934[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on February 1, 1991[5]. He worked as a designer[6], interior designer[7], and furniture designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo City[2], Shiro Kuramata…
  • Shiro Kuramata passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Shiro Kuramata was born on November 29, 1934[3].
  • Shiro Kuramata was born on 1934[10].
  • Shiro Kuramata died on February 1, 1991[5].
  • Shiro Kuramata held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Shiro Kuramata held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Shiro Kuramata's professions included designer[6].
  • Shiro Kuramata worked as an interior designer[7].
  • Shiro Kuramata worked as a furniture designer[8].
  • Shiro Kuramata's education included a stint at Tokyo Metropolitan Kogei High School[13].
  • Shiro Kuramata was educated at Kuwasawa Design School[14].
  • Shiro Kuramata received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15].
  • Shiro Kuramata was a member of Memphis Group[16].
  • Shiro Kuramata is recorded as male[17].
  • Shiro Kuramata's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Shiro Kuramata's Commons category is recorded as Shiro Kuramata[19].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[20].
  • Shiro Kuramata's given name is recorded as Shirō[21].
  • Shiro Kuramata's official website is recorded as https://e-daylight.jp/interior/designers/shiro-kuramata/[22].
  • Shiro Kuramata's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Shiro Kuramata's floruit is recorded as 1983[24].
  • Shiro Kuramata's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'ja-hrkt', 'text': '倉俣 史朗'}[25].
  • Shiro Kuramata's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '倉俣史朗'}[26].
  • Shiro Kuramata's name in kana is recorded as くらまた しろう[27].

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Origins and Family

Shiro Kuramata's place of birth was Tokyo City[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 29, 1934[3] and 1934[10].

Education

Educated at Tokyo Metropolitan Kogei High School[13], a Danish Higher Technical Examination[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1907[30] and Kuwasawa Design School[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include designer[6], interior designer[7], and furniture designer[8].

Recognition

Shiro Kuramata received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15].

Death and Burial

Shiro Kuramata died on February 1, 1991[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[20].

Why It Matters

Shiro Kuramata ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Shiro Kuramata born?

Shiro Kuramata was born in Tokyo City[2].

Where did Shiro Kuramata die?

Shiro Kuramata passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Shiro Kuramata do for work?

Shiro Kuramata worked as designer[6], interior designer[7], and furniture designer[8].

Where did Shiro Kuramata go to school?

Shiro Kuramata was educated at Tokyo Metropolitan Kogei High School[13] and Kuwasawa Design School[14].

What awards did Shiro Kuramata receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation designer, interior designer, furniture designer
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  2. 19d ago · Yukkuri Shambis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received
    Manner of death natural causes
    Educated at
    Sex or gender male
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