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Ben Kimura

1947 – 2003

Japanese illustrator

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About Ben Kimura

Lived 1947 – 2003 (aged 55–56). Ben Kimura was a Japanese illustrator.

was a Japanese gay erotic artist. Kimura, along with George Takeuchi and Sadao Hasegawa, is noted by artist and historian Gengoroh Tagame as a central figure in the second wave of contemporary gay artists that emerged in Japan in the 1970s. He was a co-founding member of Studio Kaiz, along with Naoki Tatsuya and his partner Kihira Kai.

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1947, Tokyo
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ben Kimura?

Japanese illustrator

When was Ben Kimura born?

Ben Kimura was born in 1947 in Tokyo.

When did Ben Kimura die?

Ben Kimura died on 18 February 2003.

What was Ben Kimura's occupation?

Ben Kimura was an illustrator.

What nationality was Ben Kimura?

Ben Kimura was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ben Kimura

· Wikidata: Q11518647

· DBpedia: Ben Kimura (artist)

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