Lu Yang
Lu Yang is a contemporary interdisciplinary
artist based in Tokyo and Shanghai. His work explores themes of life,
technology, and spirituality. Among his many notable works, the recent series
"DOKUSHODOKUSHI" uses his digital persona to address contemporary
human issues. Lu Yang extensively utilises
computer graphics (CG) technology and game engines as creative media,
collaborating with experts from various fields such as scientists,
psychologists, designers, and music producers.
His
recent solo museum exhibitions include the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris,
the Mudec Museum in Milan, the Kunsthalle Basel Museum in Switzerland, the
Palais Populaire in Berlin, the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum in Denmark, the
Kunstpalais Museum in Erlangen, and MOCA Cleveland in the USA. He has participated in the Venice Biennale in
both 2015 and 2022 and other major museum exhibitions and biennials/triennials.
Lu Yang was awarded the BMW Art Journey in 2019 and was also the recipient of
the Deutsche Bank Artist of the Year award in 2022.