1973 Born in Tokyo, Japan. Graduated from Musashino Art University, College of Art and Design, Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences.Freelance photographer since 2000

Hirano has based on skateboarding culture, but also he works for various magazines and advertisement. He opened alternative space called NO.12 GALLERY in Shibuya, Tokyo. in 2004 and closed in 2019. he provided an exhibition space for independent artists from various fields.

Chronology

1973 - Born in Tokyo, Japan
1992 - Graduated from Wako High School
1997 - Graduated from Musashino Art University, College of Art and Design, Department of Imaging Arts and Sciences
1997 - Photographer’s assistant at Kodansha Publishing for 3 years
Freelance photographer since 2000

Publications

“POOL”(littlemore)
”Barabara”(littlemore)
”Workspace In Tokyo”(magazine house)
”Boku To Senpai”(Shobunsha)
”Los Angeles Car Club”(self publish )
”The Kings”(ELVIS PRESS),
”I HAVEN’T SEEN HIM”(Sign).

Books from Taro HIRANO