Keiji Tanaami, a prominent Japanese artist known for his vibrant and eclectic work, passed away on August 9th from a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Tanaami, who had been battling myelodysplastic syndrome since June 2024, was looking forward to his retrospective exhibition at the National Art Center, Tokyo, which opened just days before his passing. He was a prolific artist with a long and illustrious career, leaving behind a legacy of influential work in art, design, and fashion.