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April 2015
Artist talk and Photo-Call Out
In this conversation Boudoin will introduce the collective “Génération Elili”, the SAPE and his latest series Le Rêve (The Dream). This talk event is followed by a photocall where participants have the opportunity to be photographed by the artist, potentially becoming part of the Le Rêve (The Dream) series. In French and Japanese. Space is limited, please make a reservation to get a seat! [Speaker] Baudouin Mouanda and Nsenda Lukumwena, PhD >Exhibition information [Venue] Institut français du Japon – Kansai,…
THE JAZZ IMAGE AND THE BLUE NOTE SOUND Presenting the 10 Best Blue Note tracks, selected by Michael Cuscuna.
Join us for an afternoon of photography, conversation and music. Listen to the stories behind Wolff’s images, the covers & Reid Miles design. While getting to know the Blue Note collection a little more through Michael Cuscuna’s personal favorite jazz tracks!Space is limited, please make a reservation to get a seat! > Same event different date 4/18 15:30 – 17:00 [Speaker] Michael Cuscuna & Hiroshi Namekata – Record Producer [Venue] SHIMADAI GALLERY KYOTO >Exhibition information [Fee] Free [Program name for…
Artist talk & Darkroom Workshop with Louis Jammes
Join the artist as he presents his past work, explaining the motivation, inspiration and techniques he uses to create his powerful and emotive imagery. Followed by a select darkroom workshop experience for a limited number of participants. *This event is in two parts. The first is held at Lumen gallery and the second is at Gallery Main (darkroom space). Spaces are limited for the darkroom workshop. In French and Japanese. Space is limited, please make a reservation to get a…
Artist talk & Book signing
In this retrospective talk Roger Ballen discusses his life and photography, from his early work to the present. This talk is followed by a book signing of ‘Asylum of the Birds’ and the April re-release of ‘Outland’, originally published in 2001 and named Best Photographic book of the year at PhotoEspaña 2001, Madrid, Spain, a new and expanded edition of Outland, featuring 45 previously unpublished pictures from Ballen’s archive and a new essay by Elisabeth Sussman, Curator and Sondra Gilman…
A Love of Japan: Memories of Fosco Maraini.
Join Fosco Maraini’s wife Mieko Namiki as she gives a personal glimpse into the life of Marani; his travels, feelings and memories – taking us on a journey of his love of Japan and the Ama. In Italian and Japanese. Space is limited, please make a reservation to get a seat! [Speaker] Mieko Namiki Alessia Borellini – “Museo delle Culture” of Lugano [Venue] Gion Shinbashi Traditional building in Gion Shinbashi (PASS THE BATON KYOTO GION/Opening in summer 2015) >Exhibition information…
Samurai: The Guimet Collection
Join Jérôme Ghesquière and Claude Estebe as they look at the Guimet Collection and explore the Samurai in this world first exhibition. Many of these images have never been seen by the public. The collection traces the samurai through the ages and the talk offer rare insight into these magnificent men of Japan’s past. In French and Japanese. Space is limited, please make a reservation to get a seat! [Speaker] Jérôme Ghesquière – director of the Guimet Photo Collection Claude…
ICP Masterclass
[Teacher] Stéphanie de Rougé To see more details, please open event special page.
Create Your Own “Kakejiku”
In this workshop, under the direction of a kakeijku artisan you can make and take home your own mini-kakejiku. The event also includes a tour of the workshop where the restoration of important cultural artefacts takes place, this work space is never usually open to the public. Please come with an image postcard size. In Japanese only. Limited space bookings essential. [Date] 4/22 13:30 – (approx. 3.5hrs) 4/27 13:30 – (approx. 3.5hrs) [Fee]5000yen [Number Limit]10 For reservations contact to the…
Tradition and Innovation
Join Genbei Yamaguchi & Richard Collasse as they discuss the difference in artistry & beauty in Japan and France, sharing their unique perspective on tradition and innovation. During this event they will introduce exquisite fabric from the Chanel collection and the Yamaguchi family collection. [Speaker] Richard Collasse President & Representative Director, CHANEL K.K. Japan Genbei Yamaguchi 10th Generation of Kondaya kimono and obi artisan, Kyoto [Venue] Kondaya Genbei [Fee] Free [Program name for reservation] Tradition and Innovation Richard Collasse President…
Benrido Collotype Workshop
Collotype printing started in France in the mid 1900’s and shares an intimate relationship with early photography and fine art. The process provides excellent color saturation and can reproduce images in impressive detail. This workshop will give you opportunity to visit the Benrido studio and reproduce your image using the collotype techniques, including the press. To participate you need to register and send Benrido the image you wish to reproduce by April 10. [Schedule] First session 9:30 meet start at…