Marika Nagaoke is a Japanese artist whose work has been consistently recognized for its excellence in both national and international art competitions. Her practice reflects a disciplined and evolving visual language that bridges tradition and contemporary sensibility.
She was awarded the 65th Anniversary Highest Award by the New Hokkaido Art Association in 2021 and received the same honor again in its 68th edition in 2024. In the same year, she earned recognition in the 15th ITSLIQUID International Contest and received the Effort Award from the 83rd Art Culture Association. In 2025, her continued achievements were further acknowledged with the Juror’s Choice Award in the Circle Foundation for the Arts’ Artist of the Year competition, as well as a second Effort Award from the 84th Art Culture Association.
Marika Nagaoke’s growing list of accolades highlights the strength, refinement, and emotional resonance of her work, which continues to gain visibility and respect within the international art community.
She was awarded the 65th Anniversary Highest Award by the New Hokkaido Art Association in 2021 and received the same honor again in its 68th edition in 2024. In the same year, she earned recognition in the 15th ITSLIQUID International Contest and received the Effort Award from the 83rd Art Culture Association. In 2025, her continued achievements were further acknowledged with the Juror’s Choice Award in the Circle Foundation for the Arts’ Artist of the Year competition, as well as a second Effort Award from the 84th Art Culture Association.
Marika Nagaoke’s growing list of accolades highlights the strength, refinement, and emotional resonance of her work, which continues to gain visibility and respect within the international art community.
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