A leading printmaker o Japan. Kurosaki created abstract and poetically expressive rooted in traditional woodblock techniques, making full use of texturea of sumi ink and washi paper. He's been highly acclaimed in exhibitions works have been highly acclaimed in exhibitions both in Japan and abroad, and his works are held in major museums around the world, including MoMA, New York. He also taught at Tokyo University of the Arts, where he dedicated himself to nurturing many younger artists.