Kojun Art
American, b. 1977
Kojun is a self-taught American multimedia artist born in 1977 who lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. Working on his life experiences in Japan and building on his original university studies focusing on Japanese society, religion, and aesthetics, Kojun’s work explores the experiences of beauty glimpsed in everyday life. Having focused at university on Japanese society, religion, and aesthetics, he returned to his studies in Japan to pick up threads from Zen spirituality, Japanese aesthetics and the conception of mono-no-aware: the transient beauty of the ever-changing world. He continues to expand his perspective with resonant ideas from other traditions such as Daoist, Stoicism, and Neoplatonic philosophy. In these explorations, he has found all pointing in a certain direction: Showing a way forward by awakening to the beauty in every moment. Moving into visual expression in multiple media starting in 2019, this way of thinking is expressed in his artist’s name Kojun, written using characters conveying the idea of illuminating and enriching the soul. He seeks to engage with soul-enriching experiences of beauty in everyday moments. Realized in a variety of media, the pieces he creates are meant to serve as tools for the heart, objects for contemplation as markers on the path to illumination.to
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Artist: Kojun
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM9 Wall-Gazing, Plants and Walls IV
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM2 Wall-Gazing, Plants and Walls
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM8 Wall-Gazing, Plants and Walls III
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM11 Wall-Gazing, Plants and Walls V
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM 12 Wall-Gazing, The Cloisters
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM 13 Wall-Gazing IV
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VM4 Wall-Gazing II
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Eastman Kodak HDPE polyester film viewing machine reel, signed open edition
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun p...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Photographic Film
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Mujo Silver
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Cardboard, silver leaf, gilder’s bole
This work was created for an exhibit as part of the artistic unit SHIKŌ, a collaborative effort between sculptors Kanji Hasegawa, Isaji Yugo, a...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Silver
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1940
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Photographic Paper
Japan Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1942
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on brass leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2453
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on brass leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 1
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, bayberry wood, discarded wood, copper wire, cashew lacquer, gold leaf, dried leaves
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Plastic, Driftwood, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 3
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, bayberry wood, copper wire, cashew lacquer, gold leaf
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 17
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, gold leaf, cashew lacquer
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 678
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, plastic model, gold leaf, noodle, resin, paper, wood
Central piece: W95 × D95 × H195 mm
Side pieces: W80 × D85 × H77 mm
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Mujo Gold
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Cardboard, gold leaf, gilder’s bole
This work was created for an exhibit as part of the artistic unit SHIKŌ, a collaborative effort between sculptors Kanji Hasegawa, Isaji Yugo, and...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Ku
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, discarded wood, gilder’s bole
This work was created for an exhibit as part of the artistic unit SHIKŌ, a collaborative effort between sculptors Kanji Hasegawa, Isaji Yugo, and...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Plastic, Driftwood
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 10
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, gold leaf (24k, 22.66k), copper wire, wood
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Gold Leaf, Wire
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 16
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, gold leaf, plastic model
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2457
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print on Kakejikuya kozo washi layered over inkjet print on Awagami kozo usukuchi washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan ...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Mujo 2518
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 11
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, gold leaf (24k, 22.66k), copper wire, wood
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Wire, Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Sculpture by Kojun - HKVM82020
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Gloss finish silver leaf over ABS thermoplastic viewer / Diffraction film diffuser
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. ...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1947
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2247
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digtial photgraph on Kakejikuya kozo washi with origami backing paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 199...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Shiko 15
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Gold leaf, concrete, wood, copper wire
W220 × D65 × H40 mm + W60 × D35 × H75 mm (concrete)
This collaborative work, which began with a common interest in Buddhism, explored the idea of expressing the sacred within everyday life.
As artist and Zen monk...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Concrete, Wire, Gold Leaf
Japanese Contemporary Sculpture by Kojun - KMH5V2019
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Tataki-nuri textured finish urushi lacquer over ABS thermoplastic viewer / Rough-textured black film diffuser
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based i...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2254
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on brass leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 3048
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper & mounted in Japanese silk scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since ...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2720
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper, mounted in Japanese silk scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2256
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digtial photgraph on Kakejikuya kozo washi with origami backing paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 199...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art By Kojun - Nirvana
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Lego, gold leaf, Styrofoam, paper, cardboard, gilder’s bole
This work was created for an exhibit as part of the artistic unit SHIKŌ, a collaborative effort between sculptors Kanji H...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Foam, Cardboard
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - VHM4K2019
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Gloss finish urushi lacquer over ABS thermoplastic viewer / Black film diffuser
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Koj...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Plastic, Lacquer
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2351
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on aluminum leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2514
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on gold leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010 ...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2353
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 3040
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper & mounted in Japanese silk scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since ...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Sculpture by Kojun - VM9HK2020
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Mirror finish gold leaf over ABS thermoplastic viewer / Diffraction film diffuser
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. K...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2257
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on Kakejikuya kozo washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started i...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2709
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on Kakejikuya 100% kozo paper mulberry washi, mounted in fabric scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo,...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japan Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1943
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on hemp washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010 expl...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2253
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on aluminum leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 3044
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper, with retouching in acrylic and silver ginder & mounted in Japanese silk scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American ar...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1944
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on brass leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2824
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper & mounted in Japanese silk scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since ...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1945
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on Kakejikuya kozo washi with origami backing paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 19...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2824
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper, mounted in Japanese silk scroll
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2249
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digtial photgraph on Kakejikuya kozo washi with origami backing paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 199...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 24491
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on Kakejikuya kozo washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started i...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2246
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digtial photgraph on Kakejikuya kozo washi with origami backing paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 199...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Sculpture by Kojun - HKVM72020
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Matte finish silver leaf over ABS thermoplastic viewer / Washi diffuser with silver gindei wash
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan ...
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2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
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Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2349
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on pewter leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Mujo 2444
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2455
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2252
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on hemp washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010 expl...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2352
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
UV print of digital photograph on silver leaf on paper
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 201...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japanese Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 2446
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on Kakejikuya kozo washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started i...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Japan Contemporary Art by Kojun - Kensho 1941
By Kojun
Located in Paris, IDF
Inkjet print of digital photograph on hemp washi
Kojun is an self-taught multimédia American artist born in 1977 based in Tokyo, Japan since 1999. Kojun project started in 2010 expl...
Category
2010s Conceptual Kojun Art
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media, Inkjet
Kojun art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Kojun art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of orange, blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Kojun in mixed media, paper, digital print and more. Not every interior allows for large Kojun art, so small editions measuring 3 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Scott Froschauer, Hillary Waters Fayle, and VIROCODE (Peter D'Auria and Andrea Mancuso). Kojun art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $5,500, while the average work can sell for $1,500.
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