Born in 1972. Ota is curator for Spiral/Wacoal Art Center and program manager for several art projects happened in Zou-no-hana Terrace (Yokohama), Kashiwa-no-ha Campus (Chiba) and other areas in Japan. currently managing projects in Dogo Onsenart 2014 as associated curator and Port Journeys at Zou-no-hana Terrace.