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April 2015
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book of the year at PhotoEspaña 2001, Madrid, Spain, a new and expanded edition of Outland, featuring 45 previously unpublished pictures from Ballen’s archive and a new essay by Elisabeth Sussman, Curator and Sondra Gilman…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 [contact-form-7 id=”” title=”イベント申込_EN”]…
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…
Q. Sakamaki Exploring Life with Instagram
Award winning New York-based photographer Q Sakamaki began his photojournalism career in the late 1980’s. He has since documented everything from the aftermath of conflict in South Sudan, to the civil war in Burma, to the survivors of the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami. As an avid & serious user of Instagram he will share his views on this medium from an industry professional’s perspective. Sakamaki will advise on how to create a great, interesting Instagram feed (gallery) to…
RECORDING / DECODING
Pascal Beausse will have a discussion with Tadashi Ono, Hikari Okawara and Motonari Hatakeyama, photographers about documentary photography genre. The event is held in French with simultaneous Japanese translation. [Speaker] Pascal Beausse (Head of Photographic Collections at the Centre National des Arts Plastiques (CNAP) Paris.) Tadashi Ono Hikari Okawara Motonari Hatakeyama [Venue] Institut français du Japon [Fee] Free [Reservation] isabelle.olivier@institutfrancais.jp Pascal Beausse An Art Critic and a Curator, Pascal Beausse is currently the Head of Photographic Collections at the Centre…
Acoustic Concert by Yoshihito “P” Koizumi, basist from Kyoto Jazz Sextet
[Performance] Yoshihito “P” Koizumi [Venue] SHIMADAI GALLERY KYOTO 16:00〜 [Fee] Free [Program name for reservation] Acoustic Concert by Yoshihito “P” Koizumi [contact-form-7 id=”” title=”イベント申込_EN”] [/contact-form-7] Yoshihito “P” Koizumi Born in Aichi, Japan. In infancy, he started to play the violin. After practiced drums and guitars, he became an bassist. Since 2003, he has been a member of “OMASOUND” formed by Isao Suzuki. In 2007, he released “Movement” from his own band uni-birth. In 2009, he joined an event organised by…