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April 2017
Exhibition Talk: René Groebli
Please join us for an intimate discussion on Groebli’s work with gallerist Esther Woerdehoff hosted in the NESPRESSO Lounge. This work is probably the last love story of this 90 year old photographer. This work started in 1953, when, on honeymoon in Paris and in the South of France with his wife Rita. This series of emotive images was published by the US Camera in 1955, and the famous photographer and curator of the museum of Modern Art Edward Steichen…
Artist Talk: Susan Barnett with Pascal Beausse
The “Love” series is part of the on-going project called “Not In Your Face” will be discussed in relationship to how the t-shirt can be an effective means of communication. The “Love” series photographs are about identity, validation and perception. Each one of the people photographed reveal a part of themselves that advertises their hopes, ideals, likes, dislikes, political views, and personal mantras. This talk will discuss how these environmental portraits can serve to ask questions about our own instincts,…
“L’image fantôme” Miquel Barcelo & Pascal Comelade Performance. Introduced by Yasuo Kobayashi
Miquel Barceló and Pascal Comelade present a unique performance for the first time in Japan, while Pascal Comelade improvises on the piano, Miquel Barceló cre- ates a unique, ephemeral work on canvas, created to disappear. Held in Nijo Castle, which is one of Japan’s most visited and loved National Treasure’s and a major KYOTOGRAPHIE venue. Miquel Barceló Born in Spain in 1957. is a contemporary Spanish artist known for his experimental approach to painting and sculpture. He studied briefly at…
Exhibition Talk: The Guimet Collection
Join Guimet’s head of Photographic Collections Jerome Ghesquiere, and curator Claude Estebe for an insight into the panorama of the various women who feature in the Guimet Collection’s 2017 exhibition. [/column_2] Jérôme Ghesquière – director of the Guimet Photo Collection Jérôme Ghesquière studied painting and photography at the National Fine Arts School of Bourges and photography at the University of Paris VIII in France. He also studied science and information technology in the National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts, Paris…
ゴリラ楽・山極寿一と茂山千三郎によるトーク
Gorilla Kyogen is a contemporary kyogen started by one of Okura School kyogen actors Senzaburo Shigeyama under guidance of Juichi Yamagiwa, Japan’s preeminent researcher on primates and also the president of Kyoto University. In connection with one of KYOTOGRAPHIE’s 2017 exhibition ‘Family Album’ by Isabel Muñoz. Shigeyama preforms the kyogen in front of Muñoz’s images on the huge installation of 4K monitors. This performance is accompanied by a fascinating talk by Yamagiwa and Shigeyama about gorillas, expression and love. Juichi…
Benrido: New Collotype Workshop
[/column_2] Collotype printing started in France 150 years ago and shares an intimate relationship with early photography and fine art. The process takes time but provides extremely fine tonal gradation and deep texture. This workshop will give you opportunity to visit the Benrido studio and reproduce your image using the collotype techniques. In this workshop we will deviate from the traditional glass-made printing plate and participants will learn to use the new version of the process plate made from a…
Meet the Inventor! Experience The World Within A Camera
Imagine what would happen if you could put yourself in a camera! Seeing life from inside the box. Experience this during KYOTOGRAPHIE! For all ages. Locations posted online. [/column_2] Toshihiro Suzuki Toshihiro Suzuki was born in 1952 in Kobe. He graduated Kyoto City University of Arts. He worked as a part-time instructor in the College of Image Arts and Sciences in Ritsumeikan University from 2009 to 2016. He was the instructor of photographic workshop. Throughout the workshop, students experience the…
Reconsider Mapplethorpe
Mapplethorpe created many masterpieces which some are now considered classics. However, back then, he was a dangerous photographer running in top gear at the cutting edge of New York’s art scene in the 1970’s and the 80’s, then sadly died in the AIDS epidemic. This event will explore his comings and goings between now and then, analyzing his career at different levels.[/column_1] [/column_2] Akira Asada Critic, Associate Professor of Kyoto University of Art and Design, Kyoto.[/column_2] [/column_1] This event is…
In Conversation with Akihito Yoshida & Shinji Ishii
Please join photographer Akihito Yoshida and novelist Shinji Ishii to discuss ‘Falling Leaves’, family and mortality. They will explore the relationship of words and images from their unique perspective.
“Tradition and Innovation” with Genbei Yamaguchi and Yusuke Nakanishi
Join Genbei Yamaguchi 10th Generation of Kondaya kimono and obi artisan, Kyoto & Yusuke Nakanishi KYOTOGRAPHIE’s Co-Founder and Co-Director as they discuss the need to maintain tradition while welcoming evolution in artistry, sharing their unique perspective on tradition and innovation. During this event they will introduce exquisite fabric from the Yamaguchi family collection. This event is in connection with Yamaguchi’s exhibition “Essence of Japan” held in the same venue.[/column_1] Genbei Yamaguchi Kondaya Genbei is a long-established manufacturer and purveyor of…