Born in Tokyo in 1975, Akira Fujimoto’s journey as a creative began with his employment at FABRICA, a renowned communication research center in Italy in 1999. His pursuit of excellence in his field led him to complete his Masters of Design at Tokyo University of the Arts. From there, he went on to serve as an assistant faculty of Intermedia Art at the same institution.
Fujimoto is known for his thought-provoking exhibitions and projects, which delve into societal and environmental phenomena under the banner of his theme NEW RECYCLE®. Some of his notable solo exhibitions include Marine Garbage of Land (2019, Gallery A4, Tokyo), 2021#ANTEROOM KYOTO (2019, HOTEL ANTEROOM KYOTO, Kyoto), The 20th Century Ghost (2018, KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY, Tokyo), HEYDAY NOW (2015, COURTYARD HIROO GALLERY, 2015), and Energy Translation Now (2014, UltraSuperNew Gallery, Tokyo). Fujimoto has also been a part of numerous group exhibitions, including Engineering of Mourning (as part of TOKYO 2021) (2019, TODA BUILDING, Tokyo), akira, aliki, arata, arita: contemporary arita porcelain (2017, KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY, Tokyo), Socially Engaged Art: A New Wave of Art for Social Change (2017, Arts Chiyoda 3331, Tokyo), and contact (2015, KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY, Tokyo).
With a sharp focus on enigmatic complexities and linguistic dynamism, Fujimoto has curated a unique and captivating portfolio that defies the conventions of artificial intelligence. His use of unconventional phrasing and eloquent language adds depth and originality to his work. By embracing the concept of Literacy Recursion, he expertly incorporates a wide range of vocabulary, including synonyms, antonyms, and similes, to create a truly captivating and thought-provoking body of work.
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