His real name is Gakuto Sato. He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 2001. At the age of 3, he was diagnosed with severe autism, and in 2005, he moved to Los Angeles, USA with his family to receive autism treatment. After returning to Japan, at the age of 16, he was inspired by the work of Taro Okamoto and began drawing. In 2020, he held a solo exhibition in New York, USA. Since then, he has participated in art events and created installations at large facilities both in Japan and abroad. He has collaborated with many brands such as LeSportsac, DIANA, THE BODYSHOP, and GODIVA. He raised 12 million yen through crowdfunding to produce a collection of his art to commemorate his 20th birthday. In 2023, he published his autobiography, "GAKU, PAINT! Until My Autistic Son Created a Miracle" (written by Norimasa Sato/CCC Media House). He is currently based in the atelier and gallery "byGAKU" in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Exhibition

2020 Solo exhibition "by GAKU NY2020" at USAGI NY

Solo exhibition "byGAKU Yurakucho OIOI 2020" at Yurakucho Marui in Tokyo

2021 Tokyo, Hokkaido KNOT Hotel solo exhibition "THE POWER OF ART byGAKU"

2022 Tokyo Shibuya PARCO Exhibition and Sales Event

"Odaiba Adventure Island 2022" at Fuji TV (Adventure Island) in Odaiba, Tokyo

"Big Wall GAKU Exhibition" at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo

Tokyo, DNP Plaza Cafe "What is inclusion? -Thinking with artist GAKU-"

2023 Hong Kong IFC Mall Installation "LIFE IS PLAYGROUND"

2024 Tokyo, Futako Tamagawa Rise Studio & Hall Solo Exhibition "GAKU World Exhibition"