Makoto Inoue

Makoto Inoue is a contemporary artist based in Germany whose work explores the intersection of cultural identity, memory, and the everyday. Born in Japan, Inoue relocated to Germany in early adulthood, an experience that profoundly shaped his artistic outlook and practice. Working primarily with mixed media, including painting, installation, and digital art, Inoue weaves together influences from Japanese aesthetic traditions and European modernism to create evocative compositions that resonate with a subtle sense of nostalgia and displacement.

His process is deeply introspective, often drawing on personal narratives and found objects to build layered, textural works that invite both contemplation and emotional engagement. Inoue’s art is characterized by its delicate balance between abstraction and recognizable forms, frequently exploring themes of transience, belonging, and the merging of past and present. Over the years, his exhibitions across Europe and Asia have garnered critical acclaim, establishing him as a distinctive voice in the international contemporary art scene.

Through his creative journey, Makoto Inoue continues to bridge cultures and challenge audiences to reconsider their perceptions of identity and place.