Mago Nagasaka

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Mago Nagasaka

  • Global Affiliate Visiting Scholar, 2026-27
  • MAGO Creation, Inc.

Shorenstein APARC
Stanford University
Encina Hall, E301
Stanford,  CA  94305-6055

Biography

Shingo "Mago" Nagasaka is a global affiliate visiting scholar at the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (Shorenstein APARC) for 2026-27. Mago is a Japanese contemporary artist and social entrepreneur. Through his concept of "Sustainable Capitalism", he transforms discarded materials, including e-waste from Ghana, into work while reinvesting proceeds into social and environmental initiatives. His work bridges art, business, and sustainability, with the goal of creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. 

 

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