Yumi Goto is an independent curator based in Japan, specializing in comprehensive production, curation, photo editing, publishing, research, consilting, education, and talent development related to photography who focuses on the development of cultural exchanges that transcend borders.
She collaborates with local and international artists who live and work in areas affected by conflict, natural disasters, current social problems, human rights abuses and women’s issues. She often works with human rights advocates, international and local NGOs, humanitarian organizations and as well as being involved as a nominator and juror for the international photographic organizations, festivals and events.
She is now based in Tokyo and also a co-funder and curator for the Reminders Photography Stronghold which is curated membership gallery space in Tokyo enabling a wide range of photographic activities and she established the RPS KYOTO PAPEROLES in 2020 and has been actively involved since then.
Former Jury member: 2017 World Press Photo Contest.
