Shinpei Kusanagi

Shinpei Kusanagi is a contemporary artist born in Tokyo, Japan in 1979. He completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts in oil painting at Musashino Art University in 2002 and went on to receive his Master of Fine Arts in media art from Tokyo University of the Arts in 2004.

Kusanagi's work often explores the boundaries between reality and illusion, using a variety of media including video, installation, and performance. He has exhibited his work extensively both in Japan and internationally, including at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, the Shanghai Biennale, and the Venice Biennale.

One of Kusanagi's notable works is the "Shadow Sound" series, which consists of performances and installations that use projected shadows to create sounds. In these works, Kusanagi explores the relationship between sound, light, and the human body, creating an immersive experience for the viewer.

Kusanagi has received numerous awards and accolades for his work, including the Tokyo Wonder Wall Award and the Grand Prize at the Shell Art Award. His work is held in the collections of several museums, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo and the Yokohama Museum of Art.