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Computer Graphic Arts Society（CG-ARTS）

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Project Objectives

The project supports promising media artists in Japan as they take on the challenge of collaborating with overseas art markets, festivals, companies, and research institutions. By nurturing internationally-minded artists, the initiative aims to enhance Japan’s global cultural presence.

Project Approach

Aspiring media artists will stay in New York for research and showcasing their work. By engaging with local programs and networking with curators, gallerists, and institutions, they will gain direct feedback and build a foundation for global careers. Insights and know-how will also be shared widely through online platforms.

Computer Graphic Arts Society（CG-ARTS）

CG-ARTS (The Association for Education, Culture, and Computer Graphics Technology) is a public interest incorporated foundation established in 1991 to promote talent development and cultural enrichment in the field of computer-based visual information. Focusing on two pillars—human resource development, which cultivates individuals with systematic knowledge and adaptable skills, and cultural promotion, which discovers new talent and supports engaging expression—CG-ARTS continues to serve as a bridge between education, culture, and society.

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Creators &
Advisors Involved
in the Project

Creators

（FY2024 participants）

Ryuta Aoki (Artistic Director, Social Sculptor)
Nao Usami (Artist)
Tomo Kihara (Media Artist, Game Developer)
Miyuki Tanaka (Curator, Accessibility Researcher, Certified Social Worker)

Advisors

Salome Asega (Artist, Director of NEW INC)
exonemo (Artist Duo)
Yesul Song (Artist, Assistant Arts Professor, NYU ITP/IMA)
Asako Tomura (Senior Researcher, Technology Strategy Dept., Digital & Technology Platform, Sony Group Corporation)