Makoto Fujimura

Makoto Fujimura is an artist, writer, and speaker who is recognized worldwide as a cultural influencer by both faith-based and secular media. A presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts (2003–2009), Fujimura has contributed internationally as an advocate for the arts, speaking with decision-makers and advising governmental policies on the arts. Fujimura’s work is exhibited at galleries around the world, including Dillon Gallery (New York City), Sato Museum (Tokyo), The Contemporary Museum of Tokyo, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts Museum, and Oxford House, Taiku Place (Hong Kong). Fujimura’s book Refractions: A Journey of Faith, Art, and Culture (NavPress, 2009) is a collection of essays bringing people of all backgrounds together in conversation and meditation on culture, art, and humanity. In addition to Square Halo Books’ Objects of Grace and It Was Good: Making Art to the Glory of God, Mako is featured in Rouault-Fujimura: Soliloquies alongside Georges Rouault. Fujimura founded the International Arts Movement in 1992. For more information go to www.MakotoFujimura.com.