Yoshida Katsuro: Embracing Minimalism and Mono-Ha’s Essence Katsuro Yoshida (1943–1999) stands as a pivotal figure in postwar Japanese art, recognized for his pioneering exploration of minimalist painting and sculpture deeply rooted in the Mono-ha movement—a “School of Things”—which championed an uncompromising engagement with materiality and process. Born in Haman County, South Korea, Yoshida’s artistic journey unfolded primarily in…