Yoh Nagao is a contemporary Japanese artist born in Yokohama and raised in Nagoya, known for his innovative combination of painting and collage. He passionately pursues the artistic and philosophical theme “We will be the indigenous people of the future.” Nagao has established himself as one of Japan’s leading international artists, with his acclaimed solo exhibition in Hong Kong in 2009 marking the beginning of a global presence. His works have since been exhibited in major cities worldwide, including Switzerland, London, Paris, Berlin, New York, Spain, Tokyo, Miami, Los Angeles, and Mexico. Among his many accolades, he received an honorable mention in the Collage division at the ARTAQ Urban Art Award in France. His notable projects include art visuals for a European Asics limited edition sneaker campaign and illustrations for the JRA Chukyo Racecourse annual campaign in 2015, and he has been featured in renowned publications like JUXTAPOZ, DAZED AND CONFUSED, LODOWN, and dpi.
Nagao’s dedication to his craft extends beyond exhibitions and commissions; he actively shares his passion and philosophy through collage workshops held in various cities around the world. His commitment to experiencing and learning from indigenous cultures has taken him to Mexico and Namibia, where he conducted fieldwork and gathered inspiration for his art. After spending over five years based in Berlin, Nagao returned temporarily to Japan in 2017 and currently works in his atelier in Nagoya city. He aims to move to New York as his next step, continuing his journey of artistic exploration and cultural integration.