Media

This page documents Taro Yakumo’s appearances in television programs, interviews, and publications across the contemporary art and cultural fields. Through these features, his work and ideas continue to be introduced to a global audience.

- Television

Appearances on television programs covering contemporary art, cultural activities, and international art initiatives.

Appearance on BS Fuji’s “Break Zenya”

Featured on “Break Zenya,” a Japanese television program highlighting emerging artists before their breakthrough.

  • Date: April 18, 2023
  • Format: TV Program / Featured segment

Featured on Nippon TV’s “THE ART HOUSE” (Competition Feature)

Featured on Nippon Television Network Corporation’s art program “THE ART HOUSE,” covering participation in an international art competition aimed at fostering exchange between the Japanese and South Korean art scenes and creating opportunities for Japanese artists within the K-ART market. The program was also distributed on streaming platforms including Hulu and TVer, as well as on official YouTube and social media channels.

  • Date: June 24, 2024
  • Format: TV Program / Competition Feature

Featured on Nippon TV’s “THE ART HOUSE” (Judging Feature)

Featured on Nippon Television Network Corporation’s art program “THE ART HOUSE,” highlighting the selection and judging process of an international art competition connecting Japan and South Korea. The program documented the evaluation process and was distributed across television and online platforms, including Hulu, TVer, and official digital channels.

  • Date: July 18, 2024
  • Format: TV Program / Judging Feature

- Interviews & Articles

Interviews and published articles exploring artistic concepts, creative processes, and perspectives within contemporary art.

Interview Feature for “O.C.S.D. Charity Art Exhibition”

Featured in an interview for the “O.C.S.D. Charity Art Exhibition,” organized by O.C.S.D., a school uniform brand developed by Osare Company, known for creating costumes for one of Japan’s most popular idol groups, AKB48. The exhibition was held at Barneys New York Ginza Flagship Store.

  • Date: November 9, 2023
  • Format: Interview / Exhibition Feature

https://www.ocsd.jp/ocsd_live/yakumotaro_2023/

Interview Feature in “ARToVILLA”

Featured in "ARToVILLA," an online magazine operated by Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores, in the series "Artist Identity." The magazine presents contemporary art in an accessible and engaging way, and this interview is part of a series that explores the identities of notable contemporary artists in Japan through 15 questions.

  • Date: June 2, 2023
  • Format: Interview / Feature Article

https://artovilla.jp/articles/artist-identity-17_taro-yakumo.html

Interview Feature in “COLLET MAGAZINE”

Featured in “COLLET MAGAZINE,” an online magazine for collectors and investors, in a conversation with Masato Yamaguchi on the theme of artists collecting the works of others. The discussion explores the ideas and significance of art collecting from the perspective of contemporary artists.

  • Date: April 19, 2023
  • Format: Interview / Conversation

https://magazine.collet.am/81

- Publications / Features

Featured in magazines and publications introducing Taro Yakumo's artwork and activities to a broader audience.

Cover Artwork for “Fureai” Magazine (Itabashi City, Tokyo)

Commissioned to create the cover artwork for “Fureai,” a local community magazine published by the Itabashi Cultural and International Exchange Foundation.

  • Date: June 1, 2025
  • Format: Cover artwork / Commission