Stephen Addiss

Stephen Addiss (1935 – May 11, 2022) was an American art historian, musician, painter, and calligrapher. He was a scholar of Japanese art, particularly Zen painting and calligraphy and haiga, and the author of numerous books. Earlier in his career he was, with Bill Crofut, half of the folk-music duo Addiss & Crofut, which toured internationally under United States State Department programs in the 1960s.

Early life and education Addiss was born in New York City in 1935.

Music career With Bill Crofut, Addiss formed the folk duo Addiss & Crofut, which was active for roughly sixteen years beginning in the early 1960s. On April 2, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson honored Addiss and Crofut at a White House ceremony for their cultural work in Southeast Asia. They appeared on national television, including Johnny Carson and "Captain Kangaroo",

Artwork Addiss practiced ink painting, calligraphy, and haiga. This work was exhibited in Asia, Europe, and the United States.