Hanae has a funded studio space at the Florence Trust, London, which will allow her time and space, free of other pressures, to create a new body of work. Hanae's residency began in August 2011 and will continue until the end of July 2012, when all the studio-holders will show their work in a final exhibition.
Interview with Hanae
July 2012
We catch up with Hanae as she comes to the end of her 12 month residency at The Florence Trust. She tells us about the new work she has been making and how her practice has developed.
Interview with Hanae
September 2011
As Hanae starts her residency at The Florence Trust, we visited her recently to see how she's settling in.
In this interview Hanae talks about her practice, her plans for the next 12 months and her initial thoughts on The Florence Trust residency.
And the winner is...
June 2011
We are delighted to announce that Hanae Utamura is the 2011 recipient of the Axis/ Florence Trust Award.
Hanae is the second recipient of this award which is given to one MAstar each year.
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Chosen by Julian to celebrate our 21st birthday

Hanae Utamura on Axis
Hanae's MAstars page
More about the Axis/Florence Trust Award