Michio Takayama (Japanese, 1903-1994). Oil on canvas painting titled “Space Walker,” 1977, depicting an abstract expressionist composition in blue, white, and red. Michio Takayama studied painting under respected Japanese landscape painter Shin Kurihara, and has won prestigious awards including a sword presented to him by Prime Minister Tojo. Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota. Sight; height: 35 1/2 in x width: 29 3/8 in. Framed; height: 37 5/8 in x width: 31 1/2 in.