Japan House are delighted to present – Kyotographie – the first ever photography show at Japan House London. This has been organised in partnership with Kyotographie International Photography Festival.
One of the most celebrated Japanese photographers working today, Kawada has been active for eight decades and is particularly known for his continuous innovation. The exhibition features his seminal 1965 photobook Chizu (The Map), which examines the scars of the postwar period. Kyotographie also explores his fascination with celestial phenomena in The Last Cosmology, and some examples of the most recent work that the 93-year-old regularly posts on social media.
In her first major UK show, Iwane presents her fascinating, award-winning series Kipuka, exploring the lives of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. She also shares works from the series A New River, which captures eerily lit cherry blossoms at night in Japan’s northeastern Tо̄hoku region during the COVID-19 crisis. These otherworldly images are populated with characters from Japanese folk traditions.
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Japan House – Kyotographie, Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai
Admission Free / Booking Recommended
Japan House are delighted to present – Kyotographie – the first ever photography show at Japan House London. This has been organised in partnership with Kyotographie International Photography Festival.
One of the most celebrated Japanese photographers working today, Kawada has been active for eight decades and is particularly known for his continuous innovation. The exhibition features his seminal 1965 photobook Chizu (The Map), which examines the scars of the postwar period. Kyotographie also explores his fascination with celestial phenomena in The Last Cosmology, and some examples of the most recent work that the 93-year-old regularly posts on social media.
In her first major UK show, Iwane presents her fascinating, award-winning series Kipuka, exploring the lives of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. She also shares works from the series A New River, which captures eerily lit cherry blossoms at night in Japan’s northeastern Tо̄hoku region during the COVID-19 crisis. These otherworldly images are populated with characters from Japanese folk traditions.
This exhibition is supported by Epson UK Ltd.