Kazuo Nakamura was born in Kofu, Yamanashi, Japan in 1946. After graduating from the School and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Kyoto University, he began his career at Sankyo Co., Ltd. (now Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.) and later founded CMIC Co., Ltd. (now CMIC Holdings Co., Ltd.), playing a pioneering role in Japan’s clinical research field.
With the conviction that Keith Haring’s art and message should be shared widely, Nakamura founded the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection in Kobuchizawa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture in 2007. The museum is the only institution in the world dedicated primarily to the work of Keith Haring.
In 2015, Nakamura oversaw the addition of a new wing, further expanding the museum’s ability to present exhibitions and public programs.
Through his vision and dedication, Kazuo Nakamura created a place where Keith Haring’s art continues to speak to new generations.

The Patricia Field Collection is an art collection amassed over five decades by Patricia Field, the acclaimed costume designer and stylist. Her New York boutique, Patricia Field, became a haven for diverse creative talents, including artists and designers such as Keith Haring and Marc Jacobs, fostering a unique cultural scene. Field supported artists by acquiring their works, and the collection that emerged from these relationships reflects her appreciation for free expression and individuality. In 2016, approximately 190 major works from the collection were acquired by the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection.

Past Exhibitions

• 2023　The House of Field
• 2017　Patricia Field Art Collection: the World of Patricia Field