Tomoaki Tarutani

Born in 1984, Maizuru, Kyoto, Japan
Currently lives and works in Japan
 
Education
2007
BFA, Craft Arts, Osaka University of Arts
 
Solo Exhibitions (selected) 

2023
‘Tomoaki Tarutani Exhibition’, ASAI Hotel, Kyoto, Japan
2022
‘In the beginning was Chaos’, H.P.FRANCE WINDOW GALLERY, Tokyo , Japan
‘Tomoaki Tarutani Exhibition’, Maizuru City Hall, Kyoto, Japan
2021
‘Feathered robe for angel’, H.P.FRANCE WINDOW GALLERY, Tokyo, Japan
2020
‘Curves and Straights’, Aichi Children’s Center, Nagakute, Japan
2019
‘Constellation’, Nagoya Citizens’ Gallery Yada, Nagoya, Japan
 
Group Exhibitions (selected)

2024
‘Kaleidoscope of Abstraction’, Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
2023
‘ART OSAKA 2023’, hpgrp GALLERY TOKYO, Osaka, Japan
2022
‘Lucky Cat’, Guardian Garden, Tokyo, Japan
‘To The Dawn’, hpgrp GALLERY TOKYO, Tokyo, Japan
‘COUNTER POINT 9th’, FabCafe Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
‘D-art,ART 2022’, hpgrp GALLERY TOKYO, Daimaru Kyoto, Japan
2019
‘Furoshiki Kaleidoscope’, Guardian Garden, Tokyo, Japan
2018
‘The 19th Graphic 1_WALL Art Award’, Guardian Garden, Tokyo, Japan
2016
‘Daikokuya Contemporary Art Award’, Itamuro Onsen Daikokuya, Tochigi, Japan
2013
‘La Nouvelle Garde Japonaise’, Galerie Robespierre, Grande-Synthe, France
2012
‘Beyond Wearable’, GOELIA 225, Guangzhou, China
‘Graniph Design Award 2012’, Graniph Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
‘Art Meets Fashion’, Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
‘ULTRA005’, Kakekae Gallery, Spiral, Tokyo, Japan
‘ART KYOTO’, GRAPHIC Corporation Hotel Monterey, Kyoto, Japan
‘Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair’, Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
2011
‘Adding Dimension‘, Karin Weber Gallery, Hong Kong
‘Art Fair KYOTO 2011’, GRAPHIC Corporation & GUNZE Hotel Monterey, Kyoto, Japan
‘Mancy’s Art Nights’, Gallery Tagboat Mancy’s TOKYO, Tokyo, Japan
2010
‘Obscure Desire’, SUNJIN GALLERIES, Singapore
‘The 5th TAGBOAT AWARD’, TURNER GALLERY, Tokyo, Japan
‘NEXT DOOR vol.11’, T & G ARTS, Tokyo, Japan
‘Art Asia Miami 2010’, Karin Weber Gallery, Miami, USA
‘The Affordable Art Fair’, SUNJIN GALLERIES, Singapore
‘Art Expo Malaysia’, SUNJIN GALLERIES, Malaysia
‘THE PARK WEST ART SHOW’, Isetan department store, Tokyo, Japan
‘ULTRA 003’, Gallery Tagboat, Spiral, Tokyo, Japan
‘Tasting Art Show’, Gallery Tagboat Hankyu Department Store, Osaka, Japan
2009
‘YOUNG ARTISTS JAPAN Vol.2’, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, Tokyo, Japan
2007
‘Osaka University of Arts graduation work Selected Exhibition’, Santory Museum, Osaka, Japan
 
Awards

2020
‘Sweaty media 2020’ prize
2019
‘Fan De Nagoya Art Exhibition 2020’ prize
2018
‘The 19th Graphic 1_WALL Art Award’, Finalist
2016
Daikokuya Contemporary Art Award
2012
‘Graniph Design Award’, Silver prize
2010
TAGBOAT AWARD
‘NEXT DOOR vol.11’ prize
2009
‘YOUNG ARTIST JAPAN Vol,2’, N.Huzimoto [Art-Collector] prize, Tomio Koyama prize
‘KONICA MINOLTA Eco & Art Award [visual arts section]’ prize

2008

’International Quilt Week Yokohama’, The Highest Award & Yokohama award

2007

‘Osaka University of Arts Good Design award’, Judge Tamura & Oguchi award
‘Osaka University of Arts graduation work Exhibition’, Studio Award Selected Work


 
Collection

Jean Pigozzi Collection
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
ASAI Hotel, Kyoto, Japan