Ryota Matsumoto, an artist, educator, and architect, is internationally recognized as the forefather of the postdigital art movement. Born in Tokyo and raised in Hong Kong and Japan, Matsumoto has made significant contributions to the field. His work transcends traditional boundaries, blending art, architecture, and interdisciplinary design.
Matsumoto’s journey includes studies at the Architectural Association in London, the Mackintosh School of Architecture at the Glasgow School of Art, and the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Master of Architecture degree. Over the years, he has collaborated with influential figures such as Kisho Kurokawa (a cofounder of the Metabolist Movement) and Arata Isozaki. Additionally, he has taught architecture, art, and interdisciplinary design across the United States, Europe, and Japan.
His thought-provoking work delves into themes like posthumanism, multidisciplinary design, and visual culture. Matsumoto has presented his ideas at various symposia and conferences, including the Imaginaries of the Future at Cornell University and the Espaciocenter workshop at TEA Tenerife Espacio de las Artes. As a video producer and designer, he has collaborated with Peter Christopherson of Coil and Hipgnosis, contributing to projects like a Japanese Nike commercial and Christopherson’s solo album, Form Grows Rampant as Threshold Houseboys Choir.
Matsumoto’s accolades include awards such as the Visual Art Open International Artist Award, the Florence Biennale Mixed Media 2nd Place Award, and the Lumen Prize Finalist.