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Masaki Hirokawa

Graphic Artist

Masaki Hirokawa is a distinguished Japanese graphic artist with a special focus on photo collage. His esteemed works have been displayed in exhibitions across the globe, earning him an array of prestigious design awards. Regularly, his exceptional artwork graces the pages of internationally recognized art annuals and specialty graphic magazines.

Personal History

1981: Born in Toyama, Japan.

1997: Began self-study in web design and programming.

1999: Commenced professional career as a web designer/DTP operator.

2002: Developed mission-critical systems as a programmer/system engineer.

2005: Transitioned to freelance work, engaging in web design, programming, graphics, and interactive movies.

2006/08: Presented artworks and interactive movies at the J-Passion Vol.1 exhibition at the PH Gallery in New York.

2006/11: Awarded for Excellence in the Web Screensaver Category at the MTV SO-ZO Competition.

2008/06/06: Contributed artwork and commentary for “Photoshop Making Studio” in the July 2008 issue of the monthly magazine MdN.

2008/06/14: Displayed Another Japan opening movie at Japan Graphic Designers Association’s JAGDA in OSAKA 2008.

2008/12/06: Contributed artwork and commentary for “Lessons in Artistic Expression and Professional Methods for Publicizing and Creating Learned from Featured Creators” in the January 2009 issue of MdN.

2009/06/25: Contributed artworks to “on View From JP.” in the August 2009 issue of the monthly magazine MySpace From JP.

2009/08/11: Exhibited artworks at the Larotica II exhibition at GALLERY ART POINT in Ginza, Japan.

2009/08/25: Contributed artworks and commentary for “GADGET FOR DIGITAL NATIVE” in the October 2009 issue of MySpace From JP.

2010/01/30: Contributed artwork and commentary to the MdN mook ”Photoshop Mitsuboshi Technique Encyclopedia”.

2010/11/01: Contributed artwork and commentary to the MdN Mook ”Collages and Illustrations created with Photoshop and Illustrator”.

2013/12/27: Contributed to the article “Current Thoughts of iPhone Developers” in the February 2014 issue of the monthly magazine MacPeople.

2014/05/29: Contributed to the article “Developers of Popular & Noteworthy” in the July 2014 issue of the monthly magazine MacPeople.

2016/01/22: Two iPhone apps were featured in ”100 Smartphone Apps to Adjust Your Autonomic Nerves”, by Gijutsu-Hyohron Co., Ltd.

2019/04/05: The iPhone app ”Relaxing Healing” was featured in the May 2019 issue of ”Otona no Oshare Techo” (Fashion Notebook for Women), published by Takarajimasha, Inc.

2019/06/28: The iPhone app ”Relaxing Healing” was featured in the July 2019 issue of ”HOT PEPPER Beauty”, published by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

2021-2023: Contributed artworks and interviews for 365 Art+ Magazine.

2021/12: Contributed artwork for 365 Art+ Magazine Case 9. Faith (Cover).

2021/12/16: Artwork showcased in SACRIFICE 2021 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.

2022/01/27: Artwork showcased in THE BODY LANGUAGE 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Venice, Italy.

2022/01/28: Artwork showcased in the exhibition "I THE WORLD REVOLVES AROUND ME," held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy, and the Canary Islands, Spain.

2022/01/31: Received the ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2021 award by ITSLIQUID Group.

2022/03/04: Artwork showcased in the CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Venice, Italy.

2022/03/27: Awarded an Honorable Mention at the ITSLIQUID International Contest - 11th Edition presented by ITSLIQUID Group.

2022/03/28: Artwork showcased in the NEW FREEDOM THINK 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.

2022/04/03: Artwork showcased in the Avant Garde Exhibition held by Virtual Artists in London, UK.

2022/04/09: Artwork showcased in the VIFAF 2022 - Virtual International Fine Art Fair exhibition held by the World Of Crete in Crete, Greece.

2022/05/06: Awarded the Iron Award in the Graphics Design Category at the A'Design Award & Competition, an international art competition.

2022/05/20: Artwork showcased in the ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Rome, Italy.

2022/05/20: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future exhibition held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.

2022/05/28: Artwork showcased in the LIQUID ARSENAL 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.

2022/06/24: Artwork showcased in the International Contemporary Art Fair Monaco 2022 held by the VAN GOGH Art Gallery in the Principality of Monaco.

2022/06/25: Received the BEST COVER ARTIST AWARD at the 365 Art+ 6 Stars AWARDS hosted by 365 Art+ Magazine.

2022/07/07: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future exhibition (July Edition) held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.

2022/07/15: Artwork showcased in the CONTEMPORARY VENICE 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Venice, Italy.

2022/07/28: Artwork showcased in the ORIZZONTI TRASVERSALI 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.

2022/08/21: Artworks featured in ART ANTHOLOGY V: MADRID EDITION, the art anthology presented in the National Museum and National Library of Spain and other institutions.

2022/09/01: Artwork showcased in the International Digital Art Exhibition held by the VAN GOGH Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain.

2022/09/28: Artwork showcased in the PRETTY PERV 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy and the Canary Islands, Spain.

2022/09/29: Awarded an Honorable Mention at the ITSLIQUID International Contest - 12th Edition presented by ITSLIQUID Group.

2022/10/05: Artwork showcased in the LONDON CONTEMPORARY 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in London, UK.

2022/10/28: Artwork showcased in the GUARDIANS OF DREAMS 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.

2022/11/03: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future exhibition (November Edition) held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.

2022/11/04: Artwork showcased in the WE CONTEMPORARY CATALOG & ART SHOW held by MUSA International in Rome, Italy.

2022/11/28: Artwork showcased in the ADRENOCROMO FOR DINNER 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy, and the Canary Islands, Spain.

2022/12/28: Artwork showcased in the BRAIN CAKE 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Casa Milà, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barcelona, Spain.

2023/01/27: Artwork showcased in the Paris 2023 International Contemporary Art Fair held by VAN GOGH Art Gallery in Paris, France.

2023/02/01: Artwork showcased in the artbook secretariat gallery in Ebisu, Tokyo.

2023/02/16: Contributed Artwork to PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE VISUAL CULTURE, an international art anthology published by MUSA International.

2023/03/01: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | Flowing Identities exhibition held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.

2023/04/01: Artwork showcased in the FROM THE DISTANCE Digital Contemporary Art Exhibition held by VAN GOGH Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain.

2023/04/12: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | Flowing Identities exhibition held by ApuliaAste at Spazio Opera Gallery in Matera, Italy.

2023/05/05: Awarded the Golden Design Award in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Award Category at the A'Design Award & Competition, an international art competition.

2023/05/08: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | Panta Rhei exhibition held by ApuliaAste, in cooperation with the MaterAcqua Association, at Lega Navale Italiana Sezione Matera - Magna Grecia, Italy.

2023/06/01: Artwork showcased in the RenovArt | Shapes of Nature exhibition held by ApuliaAste at Spazio Opera Gallery in Matera, Italy.

2023/06/15: Artwork showcased in the CENSORED exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.

2023/07/01: Contributed Artwork to World Art Guide 2023, an international art yearbook published by Bellamonti Art.

2023/07/05: Artwork showcased in the ENIGMI exhibition held by Arte Borgo Gallery in Rome, Italy.

2023/07/18: Artwork showcased in the International Good Design exhibition held by A'Design Award at Sala Bianca, Rome, Italy.

2023/07/21: Awarded the International Art Prize Michelangelo "The Genius of Italy", presented by Fondazione Effetto Arte.

2023/09/21: Awarded the International Career Art Award 2023, presented by Fondazione Effetto Arte.

2023/09/25: Awarded the Harmony for Humanity: The Global Consciousness Art Prize, presented by Contemporary Art Collectors.

Awards

Harmony for Humanity: The Global Consciousness Art Prize Winner

Presented by: Contemporary Art Collectors

Career Art Award 2023 Winner

Presented by: Fondazione Effetto Arte

International Art Prize Michelangelo "The Genius of Italy" Winner

Presented by: Fondazione Effetto Arte

A'Design Award & Competition

Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Award Category, 2022 - 2023

Golden Design Award Winner

ITSLIQUID International Contest - 12th Edition

Presented by: ITSLIQUID Group

Awarded an Honorable Mention

365 Art+ 6 Stars AWARDS

Presented by: 365 Art+ Magazine

BEST COVER ARTIST AWARD Winner

A'Design Award & Competition

Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2021 - 2022

Iron Award Winner

ITSLIQUID International Contest - 11th Edition

Presented by: ITSLIQUID Group

Awarded an Honorable Mention

Awarded ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2021

Presented by: ITSLIQUID Group

MTV SO-ZO Competition supported by AMD 2006

Web Screensaver Category

Award for Excellence