Born 1952, in Shizuoka. Artist, Painter. After working for an animation company, he worked freelance. He released a lot fantasy paintings in magazines and picture books, receiving heavy attention from publishing. Plays widely an active part as artists such as painter, illustrator, and theatrical artist. Particularly, the character design of 'Final Fantasy', which he created, is well known. His delicate and fantastic touch is also very popular in Europe. He starts one-man exhibition one after another, also he was honored many prize all over the world including The Hugo Awards and Jury Awards. Visual Artist. A pioneer in the European graffiti scene since 1983. Works primarily in the field of graffiti painting. Lives on as a legacy of street culture-an emblem and creative inspiration for many across the world. His current portfolio stretches across experiments on canvas, murals, collage, print, sculpture, motion graphics and product design. He lives and works in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Born 1958, in Gifu. Artist. Completed Tokyo Art University. Since he held center stage with his art works using corrugated case at school, he have held a lot one-man exhibitions and group exhibitions at home and abroad. Plays an active part in wide-ranging from theatrical art to public art. He is holding a lot of workshops, taking advantage of characteristics of region and citizen. Please refer to his official website 'Cafe Hibino Network' if you want to know further information. http://www.hibino.cc 'No english page' Born 1954, in Yokohama. Architect. Completed the Master Course, Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. After visiting Scholar Graduate School, Columbia University and Asian Cultural Council, established Kengo Kuma & Associates. Appointed as Professor at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Keio University since 2001. Awarded Architectural Institute of Japan Award for "Noh Stage in the Forest" in 1997. Awarded Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award, Finland, in 2002 for his nature wood architecture including "Bato-machi Hiroshige Museum". Born 1929, in Nagano. Avant-garde artist, Novelist. Started producing illusory paintings consisting of dots and nets since childhood. Moved to the U.S.A by herself in 1957, where her creative work gave shock waves through art circles and established her status as an avant-gardearlist. Keep holding exhibitions all over the world after coming back to Japan in 1973. Also released a lot of novels and poetical works. Awarded numerous prizes both in Japan and overseas, for example the 18th Praemium Imperial. A photographer born in Osaka in 1938, Moriyama's willingness to challenge preexisting notions has resulted in the creation an incomparable body of work. He is by common agreement one of the most important photographers to come out of Japan and his distinctive style has influenced artists in a wide range of fields. Exhibitions of his works have been held around the world and collections of his works have been widely published. Sarah is the buyer and art director of the Parisian concept store, 'colette', defined by four sub-headings 'style', 'design', 'art' and 'food'. 'colette' has subsequently become much more than a shop. The store is spread over three floors and stocks an eclectic selection of cosmetics, books & music, toys, as well as clothing by famous fashion brands like LANVIN and PRADA, and by emerging designers for men & women, in which there are nothing against her eye for beauty. She is branching out into exhibitions, events and collaborative projects worldwide, which always come into fashion. Born 1965, in Tokyo. Art director, Creative director. Completed Tama Art University. His creative works, produced by his unique viewpoint and visual communication, work in a wide range of fields and are highly evaluated. He has been involved with CI, advertising, spatial design, and product development activities for among others, Honda STEPWGN, the SMAP music group, Kirin Goku-Nama beer, Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi store, Rakuten, and Fast Retailing. Born in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1945. One of the most influential figures of the New German Cinema in the 70's. His films, including The American Friend (1978), Paris, Texas (1984), Wings of Desire (1987) and Buena Vista Social Club (1999), have won numerous prestigious awards and critical acclaim.His photographic exhibition, Pictures from the Surface of the Earth, has toured around the world since 2001. He has also published numerous books.He lives in Los Angels and Berlin with his photographer Donata Wenders <http://www.wim-wenders.com/bio/wim_wenders_bio.htm>. He is President of the European Film Academy, and was awarded the Order Pour le Menrite.