
Makoto Inoue

Makoto Inoue
Biografía
Inoue moved to Berlin in 2018, driven by his fascination with techno music.Coming from a temple background with his father as a priest,
Inoue was taught Buddhism from a young age but was equally inspired by music, influenced by his upbringing in Roppongi, a town known for its nightclubs.
His unique background has shaped his current pursuits. After obtaining his initial monk's license, he took a turn towards acting when offered a role in a major NHK drama series.
Midway through his career in Japan, Jan Svankmajer invited him to Prague, where he gained recognition in stage production across Europe, winning several awards. He also spent three years teaching pantomime and performing arts as an assistant professor at the Czech University of the Arts. Back in Japan, he was active in stage theatre, participating in Roppongi Art Night and directing a project for the National Theatre of Japan. After his final stage performance in Avignon, France, in 2016, he transitioned fully into music, having previously composed for his performances and other theatre companies.
In 2018, after his move to Berlin, he released techno music throughout Europe. He capitalized on his diverse experiences when he directed a film in which he played the lead, composed the soundtrack, and handled all editing, earning numerous accolades. Since 2022, his main focus has been on audiovisual performances, and he is currently active across Europe, primarily based in Berlin. He has expanded his artistic repertoire to include music live shows, exhibitions, and stage productions. In 2023, he curated a music installation for Leiko Ikemura's exhibition.
In March and April 2024 he got the big success from the first solo exhibition “Phenomenon Orchestra“ in Urban Spree Berlin.
Currently, the main theme Inoue explores in his work is based on fractal structures, as he has found a commonality between fractal structures and the Buddhist concept of reincarnation.



