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- Masaki Hirokawa
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
ITSLIQUID International Contest - 12th Edition
Presented by: ITSLIQUID Group
Awarded an Honorable Mention
365 Art+ 6 Stars AWARDS
Presented by: 365 Art+ Magazine
A'Design Award & Competition
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2021 - 2022
ITSLIQUID International Contest - 11th Edition
Presented by: ITSLIQUID Group
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.
Contact
Masaki Hirokawa
463-73 Kamiumezawa, Namerikawa,
Toyama, 936-0853, Japan