Eugene Kangawa / Eugene Studio has been selected for Forbes JAPAN’s CULTURE-PRENEURS 30 2025, an annual list honoring cultural entrepreneurs under the age of 45.
To commemorate the award, Forbes JAPAN features a short interview with Kangawa in the magazine.

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Publication: Forbes JAPAN, November 2025 issue

Release date: September 25, 2025

Eugene Kangawa / Eugene Studio
“A contemporary artist known for abstract paintings and installations that explore themes of time, existence, and history. Influenced by his father’s artistic sensibility, Kangawa was immersed in art from an early age. The death of his mother and his encounter, during high school, with the concept of technological singularity—when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence—led him to pursue art more seriously.
While still a university student, he participated in international gallery projects, and his highly acclaimed graduation work later developed into a curated exhibition at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. In 2021, his solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo marked a historic achievement, making him the youngest artist to ever fill the museum’s exhibition space.
With the support of collectors, a permanent museum dedicated to his work is currently under development in Bali, Indonesia, with an opening planned for 2026. Through his practice, Kangawa continues to address one of humanity’s most enduring questions—what people can do to make the world a better place—by engaging with it through art.”

About the Award:
CULTURE-PRENEURS 30 is an initiative that recognizes cultural entrepreneurs who seek to create a richer world by developing innovative businesses through activities in culture and the creative fields. The award honors individuals who serve as cultural leaders and convey the value of Japanese culture on a global scale.
With the cooperation of 17 advisory board members, candidates—primarily cultural entrepreneurs under the age of 45—are nominated, and 30 recipients are selected through an editorial review conducted by Forbes JAPAN.

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