Artist
Ibuki Minami
Ibuki Minami was born in Tokyo in 1995. He received his BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He is active mainly in the United States and Japan, and creates paintings using unique algorithms based on the theme of "the core of art.His works are included in the collections of the Kyoto Kyocera Museum of Art and the Gunma Prefectural Museum of Art, among others.
Ibuki Minami (b. 1995, Tokyo) is a contemporary artist whose work explores the intersection of technology, abstraction, and the philosophical underpinnings of art. After earning his BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Minami began building an international career, working between Japan and the United States. His innovative paintings, created through unique algorithms, delve into the concept of "the core of art," blending computational methods with human intuition to create visually arresting and conceptually rich compositions.
Minami’s work has been showcased in solo exhibitions such as "ALGORITHM" at Seibu Shibuya Art Gallery (2024, Tokyo), "THE CORE OF PAINTING, THE ORIGIN OF THOUGHT" at BUM Gallery (2023, Korea), and "BRAINSTORM" at Nagoya Matsuzakaya Art Gallery (2023, Aichi). His collaborations and group exhibitions, including the OKETA COLLECTION: THE SIRIUS at Spiral Garden (2022, Tokyo) and "Young Okazaki vol.01" at MtK Contemporary Art (2021, Kyoto), further highlight his dynamic presence in the contemporary art scene.
Minami’s works are part of significant institutional collections, including the Kyoto Kyocera Museum of Art and the Gunma Prefectural Museum of Art. These acquisitions speak to the depth and resonance of his practice, which challenges traditional notions of painting by integrating cutting-edge technology.
Through his art, Minami investigates the origins of creative thought and expression, crafting pieces that invite viewers to reflect on the essence of artistic creation in a digital age.
