Born in Tokyo in 1932, he is a renowned Japanese avant-garde artist, recognized for his innovative "boxing painting" technique, where he punches paint onto canvases. His career began in the 1950s with the Neo-Dada movement, and he later moved to New York in 1969, where he continued to push artistic boundaries. His work spans various media, including painting, sculpture, and performance art, often characterized by vibrant colors and a dynamic sense of movement.