Masafumi Maita

Masafumi Maita was a Japanese artist who was born in Manchuria, China in 1944 and later studied in Paris. He was associated with the Japanese conceptual art scene of the 1970s, and was known for his experimental and interdisciplinary approach to art-making. Maita's work often explored themes related to the body, gender, and identity, and he frequently incorporated new media and technology into his pieces.

One of Maita's most well-known works is "Boredom," a 1971 performance piece in which he sat motionless in a chair for several hours, dressed in a suit and tie. The piece was intended to challenge the viewer's perception of time and their relationship to the body.