Questions and Answers with Harumi Hironaka a) When did you first realise that you wanted to become an artist? Growing up, I never knew that being an artist could be a real thing. I was born in a country where most artists need another job to make a living, and as the granddaughter of immigrants, I was raised in a pretty traditional environment where pursuing art seriously wasn’t encouraged. So I never had a big “realization” moment… it just kind of happened while I was doing

Women in Art by Women of Art - Harumi Hironaka Harumi Hironaka is a Peruvian-Japanese painter and illustrator currently living and working in Sao Paulo. She lived her teenage years in Japan, where she was influenced by Anime and Manga: ¨that’s how it all started. I wanted to become a manga artist¨.   ' Harumi is a technically gifted artist, whose art leans towards Japanese Manga but also represent contemporary female themes and their struggles and journeys. Her art is distinc

When I first stepped into a modern art exhibition space, I was struck by how different it felt from traditional galleries. The atmosphere was inviting, the layout was open, and the art seemed to breathe in the space around it. It wasn’t just about looking at paintings or sculptures; it was about experiencing creativity in a way that felt fresh and alive. Over time, I’ve come to appreciate how these spaces shape our connection to art and why they’re becoming essential hubs for