Saitō’s work is defined by its contemporary sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Untitled
Saitō Yoshishige Japanese, 1904-2001

Dissymmetry
Saitō Yoshishige Japanese, 1904-2001

APN
Saito Yoshishige (Japanese, 1904–2001) and Kiyoji Otsuji (Japanese, 1923-2001)

Shoji (Sliding Doors of Katsura Imperial Villa)
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Ancient City, Nara
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Haniwa (2)
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Cat, from the series "Steady Gaze" ("Gyoshi")
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Rain, Paris (A)
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Winter in Aizu
Saito Kiyoshi 斎藤清 Japanese, 1907-1997

House in Aizu
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Stone Garden, Ryoanji
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Profile
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Rain, Paris (A)
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Gate, Nagasaki
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Winter in Aizu (Gobodo)
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Asakusa Kannon Hall, from the series Recollections of Tokyo
Saitô Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907–1997

Head of a Girl
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Winter in Aizu
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Steady Gaze (Two Cats)
Saito Kiyoshi Japanese, 1907-1997

Winter in Aizu
Saito Kiyoshi 斎藤清 Japanese, 1907-1997