Shuta Hasunuma
Born 1983 in Tokyo. Next to performing live with his own “Shuta Hasunuma Philharmonic Orchestra” in Japan and abroad, his diverse activities include contributing soundtracks to stage productions and movies, and producing and creating music that is mainly based on environmental and electronic sounds. In recent years he has been applying the methods of musical composition to various media such as video, sound, sculpture and installation, the results of which he has been showcasing at domestic and international exhibitions and projects. His work extends internationally; in 2013, he took part in a residency program in New York, supported by Asian Cultural Council, and was appointed as the Japan Cultural Envoy by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2017. His solo exhibitions include: “compositions” Beijing Culture and Art Center, Beijing, 2017; “compositions” Pioneer Works, New York, 2018; “ ～　ing” Shiseido Gallery, Tokyo, 2018; and so on. His recent public projects and group exhibitions include; “Someone’s public and private / Something’s public and private” Tompkins Square Park, New York, 2019; “FACES” SCAI PIRAMIDE , Tokyo, 2021. He received the new face award of Minister of Education Award for Fine Arts in 2018.