Tamotsu, Ch⁻uz⁻o, 1888-1975.

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Painter. Born 1888 on the Japanese island, Amami Oshima. Left Japan to study oriental and European art eventually arriving in New York City in 1920. Worked on an arts project under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) 1932-38. In 1947 he moved to Santa Fe, N.M. As a member of the New Mexico Artists' Equity Association, he helped pass legislation for the formation of the New Mexico Arts Commission. In 1974 he converted his studio into the "Tamotzu Gallery" where he exhibited his works. Ch⁻uz⁻o Tamotsu continued painting until he passed away in Santa Fe in 1975.

From the description of Papers, 1924-1995. (University of New Mexico-Main Campus). WorldCat record id: 38290270

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Japanese American art
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Birth 1888

Death 1975

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