GOAT Hall of FameStatus: Waitlist
Horitomo (Kazuaki Kitamura)
@horitomo_stateofgrace · Master of Traditional Japanese Irezumi & Creator of Monmon Cats
San Jose, United States•Studio: State of Grace Tattoo•32+ Years Active
Curatorial Biography
Kazuaki Kitamura (Horitomo) is a globally acclaimed practitioner of traditional Japanese tattooing with over three decades of immersion in Tebori (hand-carving) and machine work. An alumnus of Tokyo and Yokohama studios, Horitomo is celebrated both for reverent, historically rigorous bodysuits and for creating 'Monmon Cats'—a worldwide art phenomenon honoring cat folklore draped in classic Horimono motifs.
Iconic Pieces & Masterworks
Full Horimono Backpiece: Fudo Myo-o and Waterfall
Bodysuit
Movement Specializations
Recognitions & Honors
- Author of Immovable: Fudo Myo-o
- Author of Monmon Cats Vol 1 & 2
- Asian Art Museum Exhibitor
Resident Studio
State of Grace Tattoo
San Jose, United States
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