Patron Project Maiko Kikuchi Prize
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Maiko KIKUCHIRepresentative, Patron Project
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Kenichiro FUKUMOTO
Born in Tokyo, 1974. Graduated from University of Tokyo, Faculty of Letters in 1996.
Went to England in 2000 and obtained a maters degree in art management from the University of Warwick.
Established "Patron Project" in 2014 following a career in art promotion as a certified PR Planner at various listed companies. Patron Project supports artists with networking opportunities via modern-day art salons, hosting exhibitions and dinner parties. Kikuchi has sharpened her PR skills in the art world over many years, promoting artwork to large audiences during exhibition and working to enhance the value of the artist and their work. Also advocates "Art de Healthy", i.e. unconscious exercise by walking around museums and galleries. Hobbies: art appreciation, restaurant hopping, cycling, parakeets, cooking.
Went to England in 2000 and obtained a maters degree in art management from the University of Warwick.
Established "Patron Project" in 2014 following a career in art promotion as a certified PR Planner at various listed companies. Patron Project supports artists with networking opportunities via modern-day art salons, hosting exhibitions and dinner parties. Kikuchi has sharpened her PR skills in the art world over many years, promoting artwork to large audiences during exhibition and working to enhance the value of the artist and their work. Also advocates "Art de Healthy", i.e. unconscious exercise by walking around museums and galleries. Hobbies: art appreciation, restaurant hopping, cycling, parakeets, cooking.