BOUZE

Kyoto based Contract Artist

bouze was born in 1984 and lived in Kyoto, Japan. He graduated from Tama Art University, Department of Graphic Design. He critiques by extracting and reconstructing the structure behind the phenomenon with Tonchi (a quick wit) and code. His significant awards include the Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award and Tokyo TDC RGB Prize.

Recent works:

Exhibitions:

  • 2023 : “Proof of X” The Face Daikanyama, Tokyo
  • 2023 : “New Energy” Sumitomo Sankakuhiroba, Tokyo
  • 2023 : “Made in Contract,” Neort++, Tokyo
  • 2022 : “Kaso Yojo Han,” Wa Maccha, Kyoto
  • 2018 : “Design Ah Exhibition,” Toyama Prefectural Museum of Art and Design, Toyama
  • 2017 : “MOT Satellite 2017,” Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo
  • 2015 : “Kobe Biennale,” Meriken Park, Hyogo
  • 2015 : “Japan Media Arts Festival,” The National Art Center, Tokyo
  • 2014 : “Ars Electronica Festival,” Post City, Linz
  • 2013 : “Design Ah Exhibition,” 21_21 Design Site, Tokyo

Awards:

  • 2014 : Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Award
  • 2014 : Tokyo TDC RGB Prize

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