Artist / Yusuke Toda
Yusuke Toda (b. 1991) was born in Tokyo, Japan. In his work, everything is framed by a central character named "YUM". YUM represents the purest form of ourselves as viewers, as well as the natural harmony between us and our surrounding environment. The world of YUM, including YUM himself, is predominantly monochromatic, with vibrant pops of colour used by the artist to depict the positive and hopeful aspects of life against the backdrop of the unchanging black and white nature of mortal existence. YUM, the iconic character, possesses a strong evocative power, soothing the soul and reflecting the beauty of childhood innocence. Toda received training as an assistant to renowned artists Takashi Murakami and Tomokazu Matsuyama. He has made a significant impact on the global art market, with his shows consistently selling out in Tokyo, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Born 1991 in Tokyo, Japan
Live and works in Tokyo Japan
Education
2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan
Solo Exhibitions
2024 YUM and Lovely Friends, Touch Gallery
2024 YUM’s Dream World, Guy Hepner, New York, USA
2023 Days of YUM, COHLE GALLERY, Paris, France
2023 Hello Mr YUM, Gallery Afternoon, Seoul, South Korea
2022 A Day of YUM, MORTON CONTEMPORARY, Philadelphia, United States
2022 YUM, RIN and Lovely Friends, Mozuku Gallery, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
2022 YUM’s Playful Days, island japan, Tokyo, Japan
Selected Group Exhibitions
2024 Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
2024 A BETTER TOMORROW, Think Space , Los Angeles, USA
2022 TAIPEI DANGDAI, island japan, Taipei City, Taiwan
2022 URBANARTBREAK, Klamp Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2018 Pn - Powers of PLAY -, The University Art Museum Chenretsukan, Tokyo, Japan
Awards
2020 FACE Prize, Honorable Mention
2020 Shell Art Prize, Honorable Mention
2015 Ichiro Fukuzawa Award
2015 Shell Art Award, Honorable Mention
Books and Catalogues
2023 Art Collectors No.167 "Sold Out Artists 2023", February 2023
2018 Pn - Powers of PLAY -, The University Art Museum Chenretsukan, 2018, Text by Mayu Hiyama