Ryo Utsunomiya

Museum-collected artist "Asago Art village museum" (Japan)

He is an award-winning wildlife photographer whose work has been internationally recognized, receiving Photographer of the Year at the MUSE Photography Awards, a Silver Winner at PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris, a Silver Award at the WPE Awards, Gold Winner at the New York Photography Awards, and ranking World #5 in the One Eyeland Top 10 Wildlife Photographers 2024.

He primarily focuses on wildlife photography and develops exhibitions that incorporate spatial design to create immersive viewing experiences. His work has been exhibited at public art museums and galleries, and he actively engages in creative projects that promote international exchange, including curating exhibitions that invite globally active artists.

In addition to his photographic practice, he works across a wide range of fields, serving as a lecturer for Liberal Arts Museum Seminars, collaborating with the outdoor brand ARC’TERYX, and working as an artistic director for music festivals. He also serves as a judge for international photography competitions and is the Head Curator of 1x as well as a 500px ambassador.

2025

Solo “Noise“
Asago Art Village museum（Hyogo, Japan）

Exhibition “Reverb“
Asago Art Village Gallery Shikisai ( Japan)
Guest: LÍdia Vives (Spain)

Solo Exhibition
Asago Art Museum（ Japan）

Solo Exhibition
Himeji International School(Japan)

Solo exhibition “Echo“
Alpino Ginka Gallery (Japan)

2024

MUSE Photography Awards Virtual Exhibition
IAA Global(NewYork)

ARC’TERYX MUSEUM
ARC’TERYX (Tokyo,Japan)

Concert ～Glamorous Fall Brocade～
Artistic Director [Guest:Ryo Gojoin]
(Hyogo, Japan)

Charity Exhibition
Renaissance square Gallery (Himeji, Japan)

Charity Exhibition
Asago art village Museum Gallery Shikisai (Hyogo・Japan)

Art 2024 Japanese Zodiac Exhibition: Dragon
Asago art village Museum(Asago, Japan)

2023

Solo「Promised Ones」
Asago art village Museum Gallery SHIKISAI (Hyogo・JP)

Solo「Sign」
Himeji Civic Gallery(Himeji, JP)

Solo「World of silence」
Asago art village Museum Gallery SHIKISAI(Hyogo・JP)

Solo「Beginning」
Alpino Ginka Gallery（Saitama・JP)

Group「IKUNOGAKUEN Art Exhibition」
IkunoGakuen(Hyogo, JP)

NewYork Photography Awards Virtual Exhibition
IAA Global(NewYork)

Art 2023 Japanese Zodiac Exhibition: Rabbit
Asago art village Museum(Asago, JP)

Charity Exhibition
Asago art village Museum Gallery Shikisai (Hyogo・Japan)
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