M i n o r u   N o m a t a

1955  Born in Meguro Ward, Tokyo

1975  Entered the Faculty of Fine Arts at Tokyo University of the Arts

　　   to major in Formative Design

1978  Received the 'Ataka Award' at Tokyo University of the Arts

1979  Graduated from the design section of the arts department 

　　   at Tokyo University of the Arts

1995  Received the 45th Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists

　　　- Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan

2006  Received the 17th Takashimaya Art Award

　　　- Takashimaya Charitable Trust for Art and Culture

2014-22  Professor at the Joshibi University of Art and Design