Aruto Kusakabe

Aruto Kusakabe is developing paintings that approach imaginary landscapes using Japanese paper, linen, and acrylic paints. They are testing new constructions with paintings by replacing human objects such as gardens and buildings with flat surfaces.

Assistant Professor, Department of Japanese Painting, Musashino Art University

Aruto Kusakabe (Kusakabe Aruto)

[Biography]

2024/3 Musashino Art University Graduate School of Art and Design Master's Program in Japanese Painting, completed

〈Awards〉

2022 Idemitsu Art Award 2022

2024 University Laboratory Awards

〈Exhibitions〉

2022/12 “Idemitsu Art Award 2022 Exhibition”, The National Art Center, Tokyo

2023/2 “ITOHUCHI” (sponsored by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance), UNPEL GALLERY, Tokyo

August 2025 “Tsukuba Prize Exhibition” (invited exhibition), Aaron Gallery, Tokyo

September of the same year, Kudoyama Art Festival 2025 (open call artist), Wakayama

〈Media〉

2022 “Musee du Momoclo”