3 Japan Art Association laureates show appreciation for awards

3 Japan Art Association laureates show appreciation for awards

TOKYO, Japan - Three of the five recipients of this year's Japan Art Association awards -- German painter Sigmar Polke (L), British architect Norman Foster (C) and Italian sculptor Giuliano Vangi -- speak at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Oct. 22 ahead of the award ceremony on Oct. 23. (Kyodo)

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