Toru Kurokawa

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Toru Kurokawa creates sculptures under the theme of “Savage Math” based on the bodily sensations and the mechanics of the materials. He has participated as an artist in residence in 10 countries throughout Asia and the Middle East, exploring ancient philosophies and forms, also exploring points of contact between physics and mathematics. His works feature internal and external shapes such as the Klein Bottle and Mobius strip.

1984 Born in Kyoto, Japan / 2009 M.F.A. Kyoto City University of Arts / 2021 Topology, Ginza Tsutaya Books, Tokyo / Set Theory, Kusakabe Gallery, Kyoto / 2022 Rising Talent Awards Craft, Maison&Objet Paris, France.

Performances Involved

Fundamental Interactions

in Munster November 15th 2025

Quantum 2.0

in Pumpenhaus, Munster, Germany November 12th 2025

Quantum 2.0

at Osaka Expo - French Pavillon

Quantum 2.0

Quantum Pavilion Osaka Expo August 14th

Fundamental Interactions

in Miraikan, Tokyo June 14th & 15th 2025

Quantum

Nantan, January 2024

V. Fundamental Inetractions

Miyako Messe, December 17-18 2022

II. Quantum

Kyoto Art Center, June 24-26 2022