Mitsuo Shindō (信藤 三雄, Shindō Mitsuo, 1948 – 10 February 2023) was a Japanese art director, photographer, film director and producer, music video director and calligraphist.
Mitsuo Shindō | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1948 |
| Died | (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Art director, film director, music video director |
Shindō designed over 1000 albums and single cover art for artists including Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Yumi Matsutoya, Pizzicato Five, Mr. Children, Misia, Hikaru Utada and Glay.[1] He was also a frequent collaborator with Mr. Children and Misia, for whom he has directed several music videos.
In 2010, Shindō became a board member of Mudef, a foundation established by Misia and Rhythmedia CEO Hiroto Tanigawa.[2]
Shindō died from stomach cancer on 10 February 2023, at the age of 75.[3]
Books
edit- CTPP no Design (1996)
- Zoku CTPP no Design Zecchōhen (2002)
- Bonnō Girls Shashinshū (2005)
- Otoko wa Sore o Gaman Dekinai After Hours Taidanshū (2006)
References
edit- ^ "信藤三雄 インタビュー ミュージックジャケットギャラリー2011". Music Jacket Gallery. 15 September 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "mudef – Music Design Foundation". Mudef.net. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
- ^ アートディレクターの信藤三雄さんが胃がんで死去 ミスチル、サザンなど多くのジャケットデザイン手がけ (in Japanese)