Lu Yang (b. Shanghai, China) is a multi-media artist based in Tokyo. Mortality, androgyny, hysteria, existentialism and spiritual neurology feed Lu’s jarring and at times morbid fantasies. Also taking inspiration and resources from Anime, gaming and Sci-fi subcultures, Lu explores his fantasies through mediums including 3D animation, immersive video game installation, holographic, live performances, virtual reality, and computer programming. Lu has collaborated with scientists, psychologists, performers, designers, experimental composers, Pop Music producers, robotics labs, and celebrities throughout his practice.
Lu Yang has held exhibitions at Centre Pompidou-Metz, France (2023); Kunsthalle Basel, Switzerland (2023); Nxt Museum, Amsterdam (2023); Zabludowicz Collection, London (2023); the 59th La Biennale di Venezia, Venice (2022); PalaisPopulaire, Berlin (2022 - 23); ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, Denmark (2021– 22); Asia Society Museum, New York (2021); San Francisco Art Institute, California (2018); Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing (2011), and Fukuoka Museum of Asian Art, Japan (2011) among others. In 2022, Lu Yang was selected as Deutsche Bank’s Artist of the Year, Lu also received the BMW Art Journey Prize (2019), Asian Cultural Council Grant (2013), and the Focus on Talents Award, Today Art Museum (2011).
Lu Yang currently lives and works in Tokyo, Japan.