About
Statement
The inspiration for all my activities is the question "How can we realize a society in which we can live with dignity? By "we" I mean not only human beings but all living creatures on earth. Based on this interest, I am currently working on the themes of "freedom," "human rights," "happiness," "justice," "invisible social structures," and "buried history" for each project. These themes are not independent of each other, but rather overlap and relate to each other.
The method of expression for each project often takes the form of data visualization, documentary film, and experiential installation.
私の全ての活動における関心事は、「私たちが尊厳を持って生きられる社会はどう実現できるか」である。「私たち」とは、人間のみならずこの世に生きるあらゆる生物を指す。この関心に基づき、現在、各プロジェクトのテーマを「自由」「人権」「幸福」「正義」「見えない社会構造」「埋もれている歴史」として活動している。これらのテーマはそれぞれ独立しているのではなく、互いに重なりあい関係しあっている。
なお、各プロジェクトの表現手法は、データビジュアライゼーション、ドキュメンタリー映像、体験型インスタレーションの形をとることが多い。
Bio
Yasushi Noguchi is an artist, programmer, curator and activist working in the field of contemporary art. He uses a wide range of media such as interactive installation, video, software and photography to explore his philosophy.
He received a B.F.A. and M.F.A. in Visual Communication Design from Musashino Art University in Japan. After serving as a design research assistant for four years, he moved to New York in 2000. He studied media art at New York University, and received an M.P.S. Noguchi was a fellow of the Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for Artists (2002 – 2003) and the Fellowship of POLA Art Foundation (2003 – 2004).
He is currently a professor of Tokyo Polytechnic University, working in Tokyo, Japan.
Website: http://yasushinoguchi.org/
EDUCATION
2003 MPS, Interactive Telecommunications Program, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University, U.S.A
1996 MFA, Department of Visual Communication Design, Musashino Art University, JAPAN
1994 BFA, Department of Visual Communication Design, Musashino Art University, JAPAN
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2017- Professor, Tokyo Polytechnic University
2011-2016 Associate Professor, Tokyo Polytechnic University
2006-2010 Research Scholar, Presto, Japan Science And Technology Agency
2005-2011 Assistant Professor, Tokyo Polytechnic University
2003-2004 Fellowship, POLA Art Foundation
2002-2003 Fellowship, Japanese Government Overseas Study Program for Artists
1996-2000 Research Associate, Department of Visual Communication Design, Musashino Art University, JAPAN
AWARDS
2016 Selected Work, Linked Open Data Challenge 2015
2015 Jury Recommended Work, Japan Media Arts Festival
2009 Honorary Mention of Interactive Art, Prix Ars Electronica 2009
2007 Jury Recommended Work, Japan Media Arts Festival
2002 Canon Prize, Canon Digital Creator’s Contest
1998 NTT Prize, Justnet InterSpace Contest
1995 First Prize, APA “Japan Photo Biennale 95”
1993 Japan CG Grand Prix
EXHIBITIONS
2021 Ekoda Film Festival (Gallery Furuto, Tokyo, Japan)
2020 Ekoda Town Art Festival (Ichinokai Theater Company, Tokyo, Japan)
2020 The social power of memory (Tsunami Memorial Hall, Kamaishi, Japan)
2019 The Fieldwork of Images (Setagaya Arts Foundation Lifestyle Design Center, Tokyo, Japan)
2016 Japan Media Arts Festival (The International Art Center, Tokyo)
2013 the Fifth Yebisu International Festival for Art & Alternative Visions (Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, Tokyo, Japan)
2011 Kabukicho Art Site (Art Direction of Public Art Project in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan)
2010 Digital Content Expo 2009 (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo, Japan)
2010 Cyber Arts Japan, Ars Electronica – 30 years for Art and Media Technology (Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan)
2009 Treasure City Exhibition (Art Direction of Public Art Project in Kabukicho, Tokyo, Japan)
2009 Digital Content Expo 2009 (National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo, Japan)
2009 SIGGRAPH 2009 (New Orleans, U.S.A)
2008 SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 (Singapore)
2008 Japan Arts Festival (The International Art Center, Tokyo)
2007 Yatsuo Slow Art Show 2007 (Kashio Elementary School, Toyama)
2006 at/@ A Mapping Project in Kodaira (Shiraya Art Space, Tokyo)
2005 Solo Exhibition “Relational Dimension” (Guardian Garden, Tokyo)
2003 ITP Thesis Show (New York University, New York)
2002 Group Exhibition “ITP Winter Show” (New York University, New York)
Group Exhibition “ITP Spring Show” (New York University, New York)
2000 Group Exhibition [11+1] (Mitsumura Art Plaza, Tokyo, JAPAN)
1998 Solo Exhibition “The Traces of The Place” (This was held on the Internet)
Exhibition of Research Associates “ACT” (Tokyo, JAPAN)
1997 Exhibition of Research Associates “ACT” (Tokyo, JAPAN)
1996 Solo Exhibition “Mobius” (Tokyo, JAPAN)
1995 APA “Japan Photo Biennale 95” (Tokyo, JAPAN)
Group Exhibition [ Today / Soul / Seeing ] (Osaka, JAPAN)
Group Exhibition “Reflection” (Tokyo, JAPAN)
1994 Group Exhibition “Praxis” (Tokyo, JAPAN)