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Ryo Kato, Portfolio of 10 Paintings, 2021 to 2024
Asset value
121.100 âŹ
Issue price per Splint
50 âŹ
Total number of Splints
2.422
Investment horizon in years
1 to 3
Return-to-Risk Assessment
6/10
Since launch January â25
+0.0%
Main reasons to invest
Return Potentialđ: An investment of 500 EUR could reach an estimated value of 895 EUR in 3 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratioâïž: After deducting 4.4% in annual total costs (including exit fees), your net return could reach 21.4% per year.
Exceptional Value đš : In addition to Katoâs expanding market presence and growing recognition among collectors and institutions, these ten paintings are priced 30% below current gallery prices, offering potential for strong returns.
Description
Valuation Summary đ
To ensure the competitiveness of the investment, we conducted a thorough verification of the purchase price by analyzing recent gallery transactions. Our analysis confirmed that the price offered, inclusive of all associated fees, is highly competitive. To estimate the potential ROI, we used the annualized return of his paintings over the past four years. For our conservative scenario, we assumed the value of the painting would grow at the rate of Swiss inflation, reflecting a defensive approach. In the balanced scenario, we assume a 75% probability of achieving a 15.7% (average CAGR of the past 4 years) annual return for the next 3 years. Finally, in the ambitious scenario, we assume a 100% probability of realizing a 15.7% (average CAGR of the past 4 years) annual return for the next 3 years. These potential returns over the next three years, under both the balanced and ambitious scenarios, are further enhanced by the 30% discount at which these works are offered compared to current gallery prices.
Exit Options at Maturity đȘ
We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert M&A Arts on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the paintings will be sold to a private collector or offered at an auction for contemporary art. An auction is considered if the price has developed to the point where the minimum bid matches the market value and there is high demand for works by the artist. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors.
Why Invest in This Category? đš
For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in an emerging artist offers a mix of financial potential and personal satisfaction, making it an appealing option for both new and seasoned collectors.
Why Invest in This Asset? đ
Ryo Kato is a Japanese painter born in 1978 in Nimi, Okayama Prefecture. He currently lives and works in Berlin.
From 1995 to 1998, Kato received drawing and painting lessons at high school and private schools in Okayama. After graduating, he spent nine months in Paris before moving to Berlin.
In 2001, he began studying at the Berlin University of the Arts, initially in Wolfgang Petrick's class. In 2005, he joined Daniel Richter's class as a master student and completed his studies in 2006.
During his studies, Kato held his first exhibitions in Germany. In 2010, he participated in an art fair for the first time, presenting a solo show at Art Karlsruhe.
His career gained further recognition in 2012 when he was awarded first place in the prestigious Ishi Prize in Japan. The following year, one of his works was included in the collection of the Okayama Prefectural Museum, which later acquired another piece in 2015. His works are now part of four museum collections: the Okayama Prefectural Museum, Niimi Museum, Ebene Kunst Museum, and Museum Obentraut3.
In 2021, he received the "Initial" special scholarship from the Berlin Academy of Arts, followed by the "NEUSTART KULTUR" scholarship from the KUNSTFONDS Foundation in 2022.
Kato's work has been featured in numerous galleries, art fairs, âKunstvereineâ (art associations), and museum exhibitions in recent years. He has several forthcoming solo shows in 2025 and 2026, including one at the Stadtmuseum Schopfheim in Germany in 2025 and another at the Nariwa Museum in Japan in 2026. In Germany, exhibitions in âKunstvereineâ are highly regarded as a precursor to museum exhibitions. They are often supported by banks, entrepreneurs, and municipal funding structures.
Selected Solo Shows:
This portfolio of ten paintings comes from different series of works, unified by their exploration of the connection between nature and humanity. Kato's art serves as a medium to raise awareness about the state of the environment and advocate for sustainable protection. As Kato has explained: "My engagement with the destruction and beauty of natureâenvironmental issuesâis a driving force in my life that has been reflected in my art since I began painting. I want to inspire people to reflect and engage in discussions. My art seems to resonate with the times."
Kato's artistic exploration of environmental issues was profoundly shaped by the catastrophic Fukushima nuclear power plant accident.
Kato achieves a high level of visual dynamism through the artistic restlessness evident on his canvases. His style seamlessly fuses figurative and abstract elements, with subtle realistic motifs emerging through his masterful use of color blending and scraping techniques.
Context in Time âł
Ryo Katoâs artistic journey spans decades of dedication, from his early training in Okayama to his studies under renowned mentors in Berlin. Shaped by pivotal moments like the Fukushima disaster, his work embodies a profound reflection on environmental themes. With museum exhibitions and gallery shows worldwide, Kato has become a key voice in contemporary art, merging figurative and abstract styles to address humanityâs connection with nature. His art resonates deeply in todayâs global context.
Conclusion đŻ
Ryo Katoâs art represents a unique fusion of technical mastery and emotional depth, addressing critical themes of environmental awareness and humanityâs impact on nature. With a rising global presence, museum recognition, and a powerful message that resonates in todayâs world, his works are both culturally significant and a compelling investment opportunity in the contemporary art market.
To ensure the competitiveness of the investment, we conducted a thorough verification of the purchase price by analyzing recent gallery transactions. Our analysis confirmed that the price offered, inclusive of all associated fees, is highly competitive. To estimate the potential ROI, we used the annualized return of his paintings over the past four years. For our conservative scenario, we assumed the value of the painting would grow at the rate of Swiss inflation, reflecting a defensive approach. In the balanced scenario, we assume a 75% probability of achieving a 15.7% (average CAGR of the past 4 years) annual return for the next 3 years. Finally, in the ambitious scenario, we assume a 100% probability of realizing a 15.7% (average CAGR of the past 4 years) annual return for the next 3 years. These potential returns over the next three years, under both the balanced and ambitious scenarios, are further enhanced by the 30% discount at which these works are offered compared to current gallery prices.
Exit Options at Maturity đȘ
We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert M&A Arts on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the paintings will be sold to a private collector or offered at an auction for contemporary art. An auction is considered if the price has developed to the point where the minimum bid matches the market value and there is high demand for works by the artist. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors.
Why Invest in This Category? đš
For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in an emerging artist offers a mix of financial potential and personal satisfaction, making it an appealing option for both new and seasoned collectors.
Why Invest in This Asset? đ
Ryo Kato is a Japanese painter born in 1978 in Nimi, Okayama Prefecture. He currently lives and works in Berlin.
From 1995 to 1998, Kato received drawing and painting lessons at high school and private schools in Okayama. After graduating, he spent nine months in Paris before moving to Berlin.
In 2001, he began studying at the Berlin University of the Arts, initially in Wolfgang Petrick's class. In 2005, he joined Daniel Richter's class as a master student and completed his studies in 2006.
During his studies, Kato held his first exhibitions in Germany. In 2010, he participated in an art fair for the first time, presenting a solo show at Art Karlsruhe.
His career gained further recognition in 2012 when he was awarded first place in the prestigious Ishi Prize in Japan. The following year, one of his works was included in the collection of the Okayama Prefectural Museum, which later acquired another piece in 2015. His works are now part of four museum collections: the Okayama Prefectural Museum, Niimi Museum, Ebene Kunst Museum, and Museum Obentraut3.
In 2021, he received the "Initial" special scholarship from the Berlin Academy of Arts, followed by the "NEUSTART KULTUR" scholarship from the KUNSTFONDS Foundation in 2022.
Kato's work has been featured in numerous galleries, art fairs, âKunstvereineâ (art associations), and museum exhibitions in recent years. He has several forthcoming solo shows in 2025 and 2026, including one at the Stadtmuseum Schopfheim in Germany in 2025 and another at the Nariwa Museum in Japan in 2026. In Germany, exhibitions in âKunstvereineâ are highly regarded as a precursor to museum exhibitions. They are often supported by banks, entrepreneurs, and municipal funding structures.
Selected Solo Shows:
- 2026: Nariwa Museum, Takahashi, Japan â July (Upcoming)
- 2025: KAC, Tokyo, Japan â November (Upcoming)
- 2025: Galerie Art Affair, Regensburg, Germany â October (Upcoming)
- 2025: Stadtmuseum Schopfheim, Germany â September (Upcoming)
- 2025: Galerie Hoang Beli, Paris, France â July (Upcoming)
- 2025: Galerie Falkenberg, Hanover, Germany â June (Upcoming)
- 2025: Fuchu Art Museum, Tokyo, Japan â May (Upcoming)
- 2025: Kunstverein Pritzwalk, Germany â January (Upcoming)
- 2025: Kunstverein Aichach, Germany â Date to be confirmed (Upcoming)
- 2024: âArt for the New Ageâ, Kato Art Collective (KAC), Tokyo, Japan
- 2024: âThe Crucial Pointâ, Kunstverein Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- 2024: âFaith and Environmentâ, GĂŒstrow Gallery, GĂŒstrow, Germany
- 2024: âThe Monsters We Createâ, bskunst.de alternativer Kunstverein, Braunschweig, Germany
- 2024: âShortly Before Twelveâ, Galerie Art Affair, Regensburg, Germany
- 2024: âFire and Waterâ, Kunstverein BrĂŒhl, BrĂŒhl, Germany
- 2023: âA Wolf in Sheep's Clothingâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, DĂŒsseldorf, Germany
- 2022: âA Hot Dayâ, Landford Gallery, Cologne, Germany
- 2022: âColors of Destructionâ, Kunstverein Heinsberg, Heinsberg, Germany
- 2022: âTurning Pointâ, Kunstverein Hockenheim, Hockenheim, Germany
- 2022: âTime Outâ, Gallery of the Volksbank (Kunstförderverein Weinheim), Weinheim, Germany
- 2021: âThe Limit of Ignoranceâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, DĂŒsseldorf, Germany
- 2021: âA Short Break for Natureâ, Galerie Palais Walderdorff, Trier, Germany
- 2020: âThe Disaster as an Opportunityâ, Parktheater Iserlohn, Iserlohn, Germany
- 2019: âCry of Greenâ, Nariwa Museum of Art, Okayama, Japan
- 2019: âFairytale Hour for Adultsâ, Neuer Kunstverein Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
- 2019: âLimitâ, Gallery TS4312, Tokyo, Japan
- 2024: âArt Karlsruhe, Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Karlsruhe, Germany
- 2023: âArt Market Budapest, Art Fairâ, Galerie Art Affair, Budapest, Hungary
- 2023: âArt Karlsruhe, Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Karlsruhe, Germany
- 2022: âSCOPE Miami Beach, Art Fairâ, Landford Gallery, Miami, USA
- 2022: âFo Youâ, Marienburg, Berlin, Germany
- 2022: âArt Karlsruhe, Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Karlsruhe, Germany
- 2022: âDiscovery Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Frankfurt, Germany
- 2021: ââŠ.Mixing to Create Something Newâ, Kunstverein Bad Salzdetfurth e.V., Bodenburg, Germany
- 2021: âDiscovery Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Frankfurt, Germany
- 2021: âContemporary Art Ruhr, Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Essen, Germany
- 2021: â20 Years of the Gallery for New Artâ, Galerie Falkenberg, Hannover, Germany
- 2020: âContemporary Art Ruhr, Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Essen, Germany
- 2020: âDiscovery Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Frankfurt, Germany
- 2020: âArt Karlsruhe, Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Karlsruhe, Germany
- 2019: âDiscovery Art Fairâ, Galerie BengelstrĂ€ter, Frankfurt, Germany
This portfolio of ten paintings comes from different series of works, unified by their exploration of the connection between nature and humanity. Kato's art serves as a medium to raise awareness about the state of the environment and advocate for sustainable protection. As Kato has explained: "My engagement with the destruction and beauty of natureâenvironmental issuesâis a driving force in my life that has been reflected in my art since I began painting. I want to inspire people to reflect and engage in discussions. My art seems to resonate with the times."
Kato's artistic exploration of environmental issues was profoundly shaped by the catastrophic Fukushima nuclear power plant accident.
Kato achieves a high level of visual dynamism through the artistic restlessness evident on his canvases. His style seamlessly fuses figurative and abstract elements, with subtle realistic motifs emerging through his masterful use of color blending and scraping techniques.
Context in Time âł
Ryo Katoâs artistic journey spans decades of dedication, from his early training in Okayama to his studies under renowned mentors in Berlin. Shaped by pivotal moments like the Fukushima disaster, his work embodies a profound reflection on environmental themes. With museum exhibitions and gallery shows worldwide, Kato has become a key voice in contemporary art, merging figurative and abstract styles to address humanityâs connection with nature. His art resonates deeply in todayâs global context.
Conclusion đŻ
Ryo Katoâs art represents a unique fusion of technical mastery and emotional depth, addressing critical themes of environmental awareness and humanityâs impact on nature. With a rising global presence, museum recognition, and a powerful message that resonates in todayâs world, his works are both culturally significant and a compelling investment opportunity in the contemporary art market.
Expert
M&A Arts SĂ rl
M&A Arts represents the leading edge in art and finance, spearheaded by Asher Edelman, the renowned investor and art collector. With an unparalleled experience and extensive relationships in the art world, M&A Arts offers deep knowledge and expertise in the financial aspects of the art market.
Additional details
Asset ID
f438a06b-38f7-4d27-8c23-5ca87561f44a
Name
Lockdown, Pieta III, Future of the Amazon II, Soldier, Tree Man VI, Coexistence, The Red Pirate XII, Monster Cowboy, Climate Fight II, King of the Animals
Artist
Ryo Kato
Publication year
2021, 2022, 2021, 2024, 2021, 2021, 2023, 2023, 2021, 2021
Size
160 x 120 cm , 120 x 160 cm , 120 x 160 cm , 120 x 160 cm , 130 x 175 cm, 130 x 180 cm, 130 x 180 cm, 140 x 200 cm, 150 x 200 cm, 200 x 300 cm
Number of editions
The ten paintings are unique
Signature
Yes, the paintings are signed on the back
Material
Oil, acrylic on canvas for all paintings
