Shimizu Emiko

Associate professor at Ibaraki University, where she specializes in comparative literature and cultures and the history of Japanese modern art. Born in Ibaraki Prefecture. Previously worked as a curator at the Boston Children's Museum. Completed her doctoral studies at Ochanomizu University in 2008. Has published numerous book-length studies on Okakura Kakuzō and the circle of artists around him. Received the Minister of Culture Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists (criticism) in 2012.