UKAWA Naohiro
Japan
Genzai (Contemporary) Artist and Professor, Kyoto University of Art and Design and Representative, DOMMUNE
Born in 1968. A multi-talented artist known for his wide range of activities as a video artist, graphic designer, music video director, VJ, writer, college professor, and Genzai (Contemporary) artist, among other roles. In March 2010, UKAWA founded the live streaming channel DOMMUNE, which immediately attracted a record-breaking number of viewers for its daily programs, and was greatly discussed both inside and outside Japan. DOMMUNE was chosen as a Jury Selection at the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival.