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Masaki Hirokawa
Graphic Artist

Masaki Hirokawa is a Japanese graphic artist whose works have been exhibited worldwide. He has received numerous international design awards and contributes regularly to art yearbooks and specialized magazines.

Awards

W* Recognition Winner

Presented by: A'Design Award

Meritorious Service to the Arts Award

Presented by: Luxembourg Art Prize

International Prize Phoenix for the Arts Winner

Presented by: Fondazione Effetto Arte

Global Art Virtuoso: Elite Artistic Career Achievement Award Winner

Presented by: Contemporary Art Collectors

Harmony for Humanity: The Global Consciousness Art Prize Winner

Presented by: Contemporary Art Collectors

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

Career

1997-
Started self-studying web design and programming.
1999-
Started working as a web designer/DTP operator.
2002-
Developed mission-critical systems as a programmer/system engineer.
2005-
Transitioned to freelance work in Web design, programming, CG, and interactive movies.
2006/06
Displayed CG at the My Little Space exhibition at Gallery Celeste in Fukuoka.
2006/08
Displayed CG and interactive movies at the J-Passion Vol.1 exhibition at the PH Gallery in New York.
2006/11
Received the Award for Excellence in the Web Screensaver Category at the MTV SO-ZO Competition.
2008/06/06
Contributed CG and wrote 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 JAGDA in OSAKA 2008.
2008/12/06
Contributed CG and wrote 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 CG to "on View From JP." in the August 2009 issue of the monthly magazine MySpace from JP.
2009/07/16
Selected for the iPhone + loftwork World Traveler Project in the Artist Calendar category.
2009/08/11
Displayed CG at the Larotica II exhibition at GALLERY ART POINT in Ginza.
2009/08/25
Contributed CG and wrote commentary for "GADGET FOR DIGITAL NATIVE" in the October 2009 issue of MySpace From JP.
2010/01/30
Contributed CG and commentary to the MdN mook "Photoshop Mitsuboshi Technique Encyclopedia".
2010/11/01
Contributed CG 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 have been added to "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.
2020/08/19
CG/Interview article featured in The Crazy Mind.
2020/10/07
Online showcase & CG reference source in JaamZIN Creative.
2020/10/08
CG/Interview article featured in special issue of JaamZIN Creative magazine.
2021/09
CG/interview article featured in 365 Art+ Magazine Case 4. Inspiration.
2021/12
CG featured on cover of 365 Art+ Magazine Case 9. Faith.
2021/12/16
Artwork showcased in SACRIFICE 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 I THE WORLD REVOLVES AROUND ME exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy and the Canary Islands, Spain.
2022/01/31
Received ARTIST OF THE YEAR 2021 award by ITSLIQUID Group.
2022/03/04
Artwork showcased in CANVAS INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Venice, Italy.
2022/03/27
Awarded an Honorable Mention at ITSLIQUID International Contest - 11th Edition presented by ITSLIQUID Group.
2022/03/28
Artwork showcased in NEW FREEDOM THINK 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.
2022/04/03
Artwork showcased in Avant Garde exhibition held by Virtual Artists in London, England.
2022/04/09
Artwork showcased in VIFAF 2022 - Virtual International Fine Art Fair exhibition held by World Of Crete in Crete, Greece.
2022/05/06
Won the Iron Award in the Graphics Design Category at A'Design Award & Competition, the international art competition.
2022/05/20
Artwork showcased in ROME INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Rome, Italy.
2022/05/20
Artwork showcased in RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future exhibition held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.
2022/05/28
Artwork showcased in LIQUID ARSENAL 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.
2022/06/24
Artwork showcased in International Contemporary Art Fair Monaco 2022 held by VAN GOGH Art Gallery in 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 RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future exhibition (July Edition) held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.
2022/07/15
Artwork showcased in CONTEMPORARY VENICE 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in Venice, Italy.
2022/07/28
Artwork showcased in 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 International Digital Art Exhibition held by VAN GOGH Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain.
2022/09/28
Artwork showcased in 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 ITSLIQUID International Contest - 12th Edition presented by ITSLIQUID Group.
2022/10/05
Artwork showcased in LONDON CONTEMPORARY 2022 exhibition held by ITSLIQUID Group in London, UK.
2022/10/28
Artwork showcased in GUARDIANS OF DREAMS 2022 exhibition held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.
2022/11/03
Artwork showcased in RenovArt | 100 Artists for the Future exhibition (November Edition) held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.
2022/11/04
Artwork showcased in We Contemporary Art Catalog & Show 2022 held by MUSA International in Rome, Italy.
2022/11/28
Artwork showcased in 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 BRAIN CAKE 2022 held by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Casa Milà, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barcelona, Spain.
2023/01/27
Artwork showcased in Paris 2023 International Contemporary Art Fair held by VAN GOGH Art Gallery in Paris, France.
2023/02/01
Artwork showcased in artbook secretariat gallery, Ebisu, Tokyo.
2023/02/16
Contributed Artwork to PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE VISUAL CULTURE, the international art anthology published by MUSA International.
2023/03/01
Artwork showcased in RenovArt | Flowing Identities held by ApuliaAste in Matera, Italy.
2023/04/01
Artwork showcased in FROM THE DISTANCE Digital Contemporary Art Exhibition held by VAN GOGH Art Gallery in Madrid, Spain.
2023/04/12
Artwork showcased in RenovArt | Flowing Identities 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 RenovArt | Panta Rhei exhibition held by ApuliaAste, in cooperation with 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" 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.
2024/02/14
Artwork showcased in the LA ART SHOW - Los Angeles Art Market held by Fondazione Effetto Arte in Los Angeles, USA.
2024/03/01
Awarded the Global Art Virtuoso: Elite Artistic Career Achievement Award, presented by Contemporary Art Collectors.
2024/05/03
Contributed artwork to the inaugural issue of the global art magazine, "The Luxury Collection of Contemporary Artistry," published by Contemporary Art Collectors.
2024/06/14
Awarded the International Prize Phoenix for the Arts, presented by Fondazione Effetto Arte.
2024/07
Contributed artwork to "The Best Contemporary Masters 2024," published by Fondazione Effetto Arte.
2024/08
Contributed artwork to "People Creating the 21st Century - Rothschild Fine Art Edition," published by 365 Art+ Business Magazine.
2024/09
Featured in Rothschild Fine Art.
2024/10
Donated artwork to the animal protection organization Animal Freedom.
2024/10
Contributed artwork to “Digital Art Creators,” a publication of the global art magazine 365 Art+ Magazine.
2024/11
Contributed artwork for the cover of the inaugural issue of Le Musee Plus Magazine.
2024/12
Created the cover design for a global art magazine published by 365 Art+ Business Magazine, dedicated to Rothschild Fine Art.
2024/12
Received the Meritorious Service to the Arts Award from the Luxembourg Art Prize.
2025/01
Ranked among the “World’s Best Designers” in the R+ Designer Ranking 2025/2026.
2025/01
Featured in the book Imago, published by Galleria Tilde (unveiled at the Vernissage on January 25, presenting innovative expressions in contemporary photography)
2025/02
Received the prestigious “W* Recognition” award. In recognition of global achievements and creative contributions, conferred with the titles “World Top Designer,” “World Top Artist,” “World Top Developer,” and “World Top Creator.”
2025/02
Exhibited work at the TRACES OF DREAMS exhibition, hosted by M.A.D.S. ART GALLERY in Milan, Italy.