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Ryo Utsunomiya

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Ryo Utsunomiya
Born1988
Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan
Occupation(s)Photographer, Installation artist
WebsiteOfficial website

Ryo Utsunomiya (born 1988) is a Japanese photographer known for his work focusing on wildlife.[1][2]

Biography

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Utsunomiya was born in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1]

In 2024, he won the "Photographer of the Year" award at the MUSE Photography Awards.[1][2]

He has since served as a judge for several international photography competitions.[3][4][5][6]

He is also an ambassador for the global online photo sharing platform 500px[7]

Beyond photography, Utsunomiya creates installation and spatial art in collaboration with cultural and educational institutions.[8][1]

Activities

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  • 2025 - Utsunomiya held the exhibition Reverb – Ryo Utsunomiya Exhibition in Gallery Shikisai, located within the Asago Art Village in Japan. Guest photographer Lídia Vives was featured.[9][10]
  • 2024 – Lecturer at the “Outdoor Photo Workshop” sponsored by Arc'teryx in Kobe, Japan.[11][12][13]
  • 2024 – Teaching the "Liberal Arts Museum Seminar" at Himeji international School.[8][14][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Photographer Ryo Utsunomiya from Asago wins awards abroad for wildlife-themed works". Kobe Shimbun NEXT(Japanese Newspaper) (in Japanese). 2025-03-13. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  2. ^ a b Maizura (2024-05-23). "Honoring the 2024 MUSE Photography Awards Photographers of the Year". Muse.World. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  3. ^ Global, I. A. A. (2024-08-16). "2024 European Photography Awards Presents Photographers and Category Winners". Muse.World. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  4. ^ Global, I. A. A. (2024-05-21). "2024 London Photography Awards Announces Photographers and Category Winners". Muse.World. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  5. ^ Global, I. A. A. (2024-12-13). "2024 New York Photography Awards Reveals Photographers and Category Winners". Muse.World. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  6. ^ Global, I. A. A. (2024-09-27). "IAA Presents the 2024 Global Photography Awards Photographers and Category Winners of the Year". Muse.World. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  7. ^ "500px". 500px.com. Retrieved 2025-05-16.
  8. ^ a b "Ryo Utsunomiya Exhibition Information". Himeji international School (in Japanese). 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
  9. ^ "Reverb - Ryo Utsunomiya Exhibition". Lídia Vives. 2025-05-02. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  10. ^ "Exhibition Reports - Asago Museum of Art". asagoart.com. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  11. ^ "OUTDOOR_PHOTO_WORKSHOP_2411". Arc'teryx Official Online Store (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  12. ^ "Arc'teryx Kobe Brand Store Relocates on November 9, 2024". Kobe Shimbun (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-04-16.
  13. ^ "Arc'teryx Kobe Brand Store 8th Anniversary and Relocation". PR TIMES (in Japanese). 2024-10-03. Retrieved 2025-04-17.
  14. ^ "Learning from the Museum Seminar". Himeji international School (in Japanese). 2024-09-24. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
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