BIO

Hiroya Kurata (b. 1980, Japan) earned his BFA from Parsons School of Design in 2003 and currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Having spent his early childhood in both Japan and the United States, Kurata draws inspiration from the cultures of both countries. His work merges the aesthetics of Japanese youth culture with the representational sensibilities of Western painters such as Fairfield Porter, Charles Burchfield, and Lois Dodd, exploring the quiet beauty of everyday life.

In addition to his painting practice, Kurata has worked in the field of art conservation for over fifteen years. His hands-on experience with historically significant artworks has deepened his understanding of art history and materiality, enriching his approach to painting.

Born in 1980 in Japan
Living in Brooklyn, New York

EDUCATION

2003, BFA - Parsons School of Design, New York

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2025, Waiting, Carl Kostyal, Hong Kong
2024, Linger on, Long Story Short , New York
2023, Blunderbuss, Over the Influence, Los Angeles
2022, Summer Hours, The Mass, Tokyo
2019, Union st, Monya Rowe, New York
2019, Bat Walk, Koki Arts, Tokyo

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2024, Needles and Pins, The Mass, Tokyo
2023, Metamorphosis, WKM Gallery, Hong Kong
2023, Any color you like, Carl Kostyal, Milan
2022, Manscaping, The Hole, New York
2022, Breaking News, Long Story Short, Paris
2022, Volery Gallery, Dubai - curated by Stems Galley
2021, Summer show, Ross and Kramer, East Hampton
2021, 6 Painters, Parcel, Tokyo
2021, Nostalgia, Turn Gallery, New York
2020, Anecdote, Stems Gallery, Brussels
2020, Hollis Taggart, Connecticut
2019, Nevven Gallery, Sweden - curated by Joakim Ojanen
2018, Highlight Chelsea, Hollis Taggart, New York
2018, Ross and Kramer, East Hampton

ART FAIRS

2024, Carl Kostyal, Soul - KIAF
2023, The Hole, New York - Armory Show
2023, The Hole, Brussels - Art Brussels
2019, Koki Arts, New York - Spring Break Art Fair

COLLECTIONS / COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Contemporary Art Foundation, Japan
Wyeth Hotel, New York
Donated artwork for annual auction for Para Site, Hong Kong