YAYA (Yasue Kobe) is a Japanese contemporary artist based in Monaco and a graduate of New York University’s Studio Art program. Inspired by exploration, nature, and the human experience, she creates paintings that celebrate the beauty and fragility of our planet. Her work is organised into three collections—Polar Passion, Natural Wonders, and Inspirations—featuring series such as Arctic, Antarctica, Alaska, Cat’s Talk, A Tribute to Haruki Murakami, and The Planets (created in collaboration with JAXA). Her work has been exhibited internationally.