Artist / Yusuke Toda

Yusuke Toda (b. 1991) was born in Tokyo, Japan. In his work, everything is framed by a central character named "YUM". YUM represents the purest form of ourselves as viewers, as well as the natural harmony between us and our surrounding environment. The world of YUM, including YUM himself, is predominantly monochromatic, with vibrant pops of colour used by the artist to depict the positive and hopeful aspects of life against the backdrop of the unchanging black and white nature of mortal existence. YUM, the iconic character, possesses a strong evocative power, soothing the soul and reflecting the beauty of childhood innocence. Toda received training as an assistant to renowned artists Takashi Murakami and Tomokazu Matsuyama. He has made a significant impact on the global art market, with his shows consistently selling out in Tokyo, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Born 1991 in Tokyo, Japan
Live and works in Tokyo Japan

Education
2015      Bachelor of Fine Arts, Tama Art University, Tokyo, Japan

Solo Exhibitions

2025     YUM and Friends of Old, Touch Gallery
2024     YUM and Lovely Friends, Touch Gallery
2024     YUM’s Dream World, Guy Hepner, New York, USA
2023     Days of YUM, COHLE GALLERY, Paris, France
2023     Hello Mr YUM, Gallery Afternoon, Seoul, South Korea
2022     A Day of YUM, MORTON CONTEMPORARY, Philadelphia, United States
2022     YUM, RIN and Lovely Friends, Mozuku Gallery, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
2022     YUM’s Playful Days, island japan, Tokyo, Japan

Selected Group Exhibitions
2024     Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
2024     A BETTER TOMORROW, Think Space , Los Angeles, USA
2022     TAIPEI DANGDAI, island japan, Taipei City, Taiwan
2022     URBANARTBREAK, Klamp Gallery, Seoul, South Korea
2018      Pn - Powers of PLAY -, The University Art Museum Chenretsukan, Tokyo, Japan

Awards
2020    FACE Prize, Honorable Mention
2020    Shell Art Prize, Honorable Mention
2015      Ichiro Fukuzawa Award
2015      Shell Art Award, Honorable Mention

Books and Catalogues
2023     Art Collectors No.167 "Sold Out Artists 2023", February 2023
2018      Pn - Powers of PLAY -, The University Art Museum Chenretsukan, 2018, Text by Mayu Hiyama