Third period totem pole photo workshop public screening：12Monday 7th (Sat) 19:30-21:00 Guest：Hiroshi Suganuma
Exhibition
2nd TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Grand Prix Award-winning Photo Exhibition
Haruki Fukuda photo exhibition “I can see the stone storehouse” / Haruki Fukuda “The View of Stone Warehouse” October 1st (Tuesday) – October 6th (Sunday), 2024 @ TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY In my hometown, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture,、There are nearly 300 ancient stone storehouses.。What supported the stone warehouse that withstood two major wars?、It was Oyaishi, which is resistant to fire.。 Oya stone has a rough appearance, but、has a unique softness。Its features are reminiscent of the mountains and quarries of Otani-cho, Utsunomiya City.。 There is also a stone storehouse near my parents' house.、It was so familiar to me that I didn't even notice it as part of the landscape.。However,、Since someday、I noticed that the stone storehouses were becoming more prominent.。 Until now, the stone warehouse had been living quietly in the back of the premises.、As residential areas became sparse, the whole picture became visible.。The scenery is、It was clearly different from the scenery of my hometown that I saw when I was a child.。 There were once 200 Oya stone quarries, but now there are only four.、The number of stone warehouses is also rapidly decreasing.。The stone warehouse that appeared before my eyes、It may be a momentary event in a long history.。 – Haruki Fukuda From October 1st (Monday) to October 6th (Sunday)、The second TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Grand Prix winning photo exhibition will be held.。The grand prize winner of the second workshop was Haruki Fukuda.。Mr. Fukuda is the only young student in his 40s.、I also have a job as a manager.、He also has a family as a father of two children.。I think he took time out of his busy day to participate in the workshop.。The first half of the six-month workshop、Although I was having trouble deciding on the theme, I was shooting in various ways.、I realized that I had to think a lot because I couldn't get the evaluation I wanted.。However,、In the latter half of the year, I came across a stone storehouse in my hometown, Utsunomiya City, which is the theme of this exhibition.、I went to shoot many times in my spare time from work.、 He showed off the results of that week's shooting at the workshop every Saturday.。During the presentation, we listened carefully to the advice of our lecturers.、Checking the reactions of other students、There was a lot of trial and error when it came to shooting methods, camera and lens selection, etc.、 I gradually completed the work.。 Mr. Fukuda's attitude towards production、Please take a look at the results of this workshop.。 See you on October 5th(Soil)From 7:30 p.m.、On TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY's Instagram account、We will be doing an Instagram live with Fukuda-san.。The secret story behind the production of this exhibition's works、I would like to hear about what happened during the workshop.。Please watch it。
“Photography as a way of life、“The strange life of full-body photographer Yang Chong-soo” has ended
TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Public Lecture vol.5 “Photography as a way of life”、“The bizarre life of full-body photographer Yang Chong-soo” has ended.。Everyone who participated、Mr. Yang, who has been with me for a long time at Boxie.、Thank you for。 The title of this slide talk is、I borrowed the name from director Kazuo Hara's documentary film ``The Whole Body Novelist,'' which follows the late years of the novelist Mitsuharu Inoue.、When I listened to Mr. Yang's story while looking at his works,、I realized once again that his attitude of photographing everything in his life is exactly what he calls a ``full body photographer.''。school days、Every Friday after class, I go to Shinjuku.、Taking photos while sleeping on the streets of Kabukicho。I also started a part-time job at a textile store to do photography.、We didn't start filming until sales were at the top.。Even when shooting in Yokohama Kotobukicho、3 months until the people of that town recognize my existence、never pointed the camera at me。The production attitude that spends a lot of time on ``sowing seeds'' is、Eventually, it will bear great fruit in the form of a work.。Mr. Yang talked about each episode in a fun way, joking with them.、The tenacity and love for the subject that goes into photography is evident in every word.、The photos powerfully convey the tireless efforts he made to make a living.。I think the young students also received a good stimulus that raised their body temperature.。end of event、What Mr. Yang said during the question and answer session with the participants was particularly impressive.。I don't think the wording is accurate、In other words, something like the following。 Young photographers are like mad dogs、Bite here and there。Even if I lose the battle and get hurt、All you have to do is heal your wounds in the back alley and stand up again.。 Liangcheng You
Photo exhibition “Turtle Dove” / "Tokyo Turtle Dove" has ended。
Photo exhibition “Turtle Dove” / "Tokyo Turtle Dove" has ended。During the exhibition、Everyone who came to visit us、Everyone who purchased photo books and original prints、Everyone who gave it to me、Thank you for。This exhibition、TPPG consists of portraits taken after a long time.。18Since the beginning of this gallery years ago,、I have been presenting portrait works from the Shinjuku area in a series of exhibitions entitled "ariphoto".、Exhibiting new photos is always a pain...。In particular, this time it's a portrait in the Tama area.、Unlike urban areas, there are very few passersby.、When I started filming, I had a hard time finding people.。Nevertheless、``Instead of doing something interesting、"I'll do it until what I'm doing becomes fun," I told myself as I continued to shoot every day.、Although it was a small number, I have had many encounters.、I was able to feel that each piece was connected to the work.。Also, the sky is wider in the Tama area compared to the city center.、When photographing a person with the sky in the background,、Reminiscent of a photoshoot I took in Tibet when I traveled once.。The camera is also the RolleiFlex that I used in Tibet.、The way I meet people and the tempo of conversations are somewhat laid-back.、I was able to relax in a good way and continue shooting.。Try exhibiting this time、I have a strong desire to develop this series even further.、I plan to continue taking photos so that I can someday produce a photo book.。 than a flashy installation、You can look closely at each photo one by one.、I like a calm exhibition space.。
Turtledove / Tokyo Turtle Dove
Shinya Arimoto Photo Exhibition “Turtle Dove” / Shinya Arimoto “Tokyo Turtle Dove” March 19, 2024 (Tuesday) – March 31, 2024 (Sunday) @ TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY Running west from the urban area of Tokyo。23into the Tama region,、there are changes in not just scenery but ecology, too. 。The turtle doves found out here have、feathers of a brownish tint and are slightly smaller、han the pigeons in Tokyo.。While city pigeons tend to flock together,、hese turtle doves tend to live alone or in pairs.、Never approaching people in search of food,、they simply live their lives.。 – Shinya Arimoto *The work published in the magazine “Photo” vol.5 “Faces” released on January 20, 2024、After that, we will add new photos taken and exhibit them.。 ◉ Events during the exhibition period：2024March 30th (Sat) 18:30-21:00 * Capacity 15 people / Advance reservation required Totem Pole Photo Workshop Public Judgment Guest：Jinichi Murakami (editor-in-chief of the magazine “Photo”) March 30th (Sat) 18:30〜21:00、Public presentations by workshop participants held at TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY and、A judging committee will be held to decide the Grand Prix.。We would be happy if you could take a look at the works that are the culmination of the participants of the workshop that started in August last year.。Jinichi Murakami, editor-in-chief of the magazine ``Photo'', was invited as a guest judge.。The grand prize winner is、2024I will be granted the right to hold a solo exhibition at TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY in October.。This event is open to non-WORKSHOP students as well.。If you would like to participate, please apply using the form below.。 Mr. Jinichi Murakami Profile 1977、Born in Tokyo。16th Photo “Hitotsubo Exhibition” Grand Prize、Received the 5th Visual Arts Photo Award Grand Prize。Publishes photo books “To Kumogakure Onsen” and “Subway Diary”。2008Joined the editorial department of the magazine “Nihon Camera” from 2021 to 2021.。Also involved in editing photographers' work collections and books.。2021Years、Launched LLC PCT、Website “Photo&Culture,Management of “Tokyo”、2022Serves as editor-in-chief of the magazine "Sha Shin", which was launched in January 2017.。 HTTPS://www.shashin.tokyo/ ・Date and time：2024Saturday, March 30th, 18:30-21:00 ・Venue：February 26, 2014 (Sat) 18: 30-20: 00 * Capacity 20 people, advance reservation required, free admission "Around the age of 20"：15name/cost：Free ・Reservation：Please apply using the form below. Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity.。
Toshiya Murakoshi × Shinya Arimoto Conversation Where is the “Landscape”? Ended
TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Public Lecture vol.4 "Toshiya Murakoshi × Shinya Arimoto Dialogue Where is the 'landscape'? -About the difference between landscape photography and portrait photography-" has ended。Everyone who participated、Thank you for。 this time、Who is Toshiya Murakoshi, the photographer who participated as a guest?、2012The exhibition “Photography Now 4: The Light of the Time” was held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo in 2016.、We were together on “Sono Saki no Kaze”。After that, the opening of the exhibition、We often met at book fairs etc.、We didn't have many opportunities to talk about each other's works.。Mr. Murakoshi is 9 years younger than me.、He has published 15 photo books in the ten years since he began his career as a writer.、The number of photo exhibitions held has easily exceeded 100 including group exhibitions.。I wanted to take a closer look at what lies at the root of their active activities.。 In my current exhibition,、I am photographing the scenery of the Tama area of Tokyo.、During the production process, I often thought about ``landscape photography.''。I think that's a good opportunity、I asked Mr. Murakoshi, who has been photographing the scenery of Fukushima, for a conversation.。 Mr. Murakoshi is not a very talkative person.、Be sincere even in response to my innocent questions.、And he answered clearly in his own words.。From each word、His deep knowledge of photography and、I felt a strong will that would not be swayed by the atmosphere of the times or the words of others.。The way he spoke in a matter-of-fact manner gave the impression that he was a ``photo seeker.''。 He is currently holding an exhibition in his hometown of Fukushima Prefecture.、16Mr. Murakoshi is currently producing a photo book that will become a book.。I would like to continue to see his activities and works in the future.。
TOKYO DEAD END
Shinya Arimoto “TOKYO DEAD END” September 19th (Tuesday) - September 24th (Sunday), 2023 @ TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY I want to see beautiful scenery、Leaving the city center where I spent a lot of time photographing and heading out to the periphery of Tokyo。There were stores that had already closed and stores that were about to close.、And a dead village where vacant houses are conspicuous.。Newly constructed housing lots across the street are unpopular.、It also looks like a graveyard。Brought about by the “lost 30 years”、The beautiful wilderness of this country。Tokyo、dead end scenery。 Shinya Arimoto ◉ Talk event：2023Saturday, September 23rd, 19:30-21:00 * Capacity: 15 people, advance reservation required Toshiya Murakoshi x Shinya Arimoto Dialogue Where is the ``Landscape''? -About the difference between landscape photography and portrait photography- As a TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP open lecture、On the above dates, we will be holding a conversation with photographer Toshiya Murakoshi entitled "Where is the 'Landscape'? -The Difference Between Landscape Photography and Portrait Photography-"。I have been photographing the scenery of my hometown Fukushima for a long time.、Toshiya Murakoshi has held numerous photo exhibitions and published photo books.。In addition, Arimoto, who has mainly produced portrait photography, will newly exhibit the scenery of Tokyo this time.。During the conversation between the two、Consider the difference between landscape photography and portrait photography。 ・ Date and time：2023Saturday, September 23, 2019, 19:30-21:00 ・Venue：February 26, 2014 (Sat) 18: 30-20: 00 * Capacity 20 people, advance reservation required, free admission "Around the age of 20"：15name/cost：1,000Yen ・Reservation：Please apply using the form below. Registration is now closed as we have reached capacity.。
Strategy of Losing Before Winning
I will participate in a group exhibition to be held from May 1st at Cheng Yu Art Museum in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China.。I am exhibiting a series of "Tokyo Circulation"。In addition, from Japan, TPPG members addressed、Masato Seto from Place M is also exhibiting。 The title of the exhibition, 拖刀计 -Strategy of Losing Before Winning-, comes from the story of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.、Taken by Guan Yu during the battle with Huang Zhong、Pretending to drag a sword and run away、It is said that it was a strategy (sword plan) to kill Huang Zhong who was careless.。 The impact of the new coronavirus will gradually subside、Foreign tourists are increasing in Tokyo。but now、Japanese nationals traveling to China require visa income.。I can't enter the site this time either、If you live nearby, please take a look.。 Exhibition Preface ChatGPT Artificial Intelligence (AI) The chat robot will be born at the end of November 2022.、Stimulate the world's perception of AI at once、Overturned the traditional way of learning and working in a very short period of time。 The arrival of ChatGPT seems like a thunderstorm、Awaken many who dreamed of lying in their body's comfort zone、accelerated humanity on Earth into a new era of AI。While ChatGPT made a shocking debut、AI industrial robot、AI driving、AI translation、AI art etc.、AI in other fields、didn't leave a chance for humans to breathe。human labor in many fields、Affects human experience and judgment。For example,、In the field of AI art、It is becoming difficult to distinguish whether a plausible photo (image) drawn by AI art is real or fake.、Ultra-realistic photos (images) drawn out of nothingness、You can completely smash your documentary filmed。by many experienced photographers。Not to mention the so-called aesthetic art photography、The documentary characteristics of traditional photography are、We are once again facing unprecedented challenges。therefore、today's photographer、Hindsight falls into the siege of AI art and the trap of the 'post-photo age'、The prophecy that "the future has come" has been fulfilled in our generation。 The disruptive changes brought about by AI art、It brought more convenience and infinite possibilities to artistic creation.、at the same time、Works generated by AI art、force、moral、ethics、credibility、responsibility、A series of questions and discussions such as。think about it、after fear、we can't help but ask: Can humans transfer the power of artistic creation to AI art?? For AI art、Do you have the power and ability to judge things and art according to human intentions?。This may be a problem that each of us must face、It's also a question that every artist deserves to think deeply about and answer.。 of course、Humanity has entered the era of AI、Always plunge into the real world of the future。AI art temporarily confined to physical media、When it is no longer possible to directly interact with the real world and perform artistic "creation" like humans、At the crossroads of the 'post-photo age', there may not be much you can do as a photographer.。However,、We use photos from "yesterday"、Creativity that shines with the brilliance of humanity、The power of beauty、sensibility、declare willpower、advocate、We believe that we can defend the autonomy and uniqueness of human artistic creation.。 For this reason、Borrowed from Guan Yu's "Sword Plan" in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"、Using traditional photography techniques that seem to be disappearing：2023We will hold a video art exhibition。Grounds for giving AI art the impression of being uncontrollable。counterattack within its capabilities、Reflecting the role of humanistic thinking and critical spirit in the creation of photographic art、Use today's photography to 'rescue' tomorrow's art。 — Google Translation
The World Through Our Eyes vol.2
this world、Various reflections due to individual differences、A work with a different style has occurred、It will eventually return to the world.。Each person taking a photo、It may be like a filter that sees the world。Filter the world in front of you、i can only see myself、Through workshops, I have created unique photographs that only I can take.。 See the results。 Yuan Shen / A week from tomorrow, April 11th to April 16th、Group exhibition "The World Through Our Eyes vol.2" by 12 TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP students will be held.。In this exhibition, wall works are limited to one piece (one cut) per person.、An A3 size portfolio is displayed in front of each work.。There are still four weeks left for this year's workshop.、I think the work will continue to evolve from here.、We would appreciate it if you could take a look at the results of the students at the current stage.。
“Tokyo Strut” The publication commemorative exhibition has ended
Have yesterday、"TOKYO STRUT" Publication Commemorative Exhibition at ZEN FOTO GALLERY has ended。Everyone who visiting、Everyone who purchased original prints and photo books、Thank you for。 As shown in the photos of the venue、This exhibition is different from the usual display method of framed、It was an installation exhibition in which prints using roll photographic paper were stretched throughout the venue.。The main reason for this exhibition method was、As I wrote in another post, it was held simultaneously in two places in Tokyo.。The other exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya was framed as usual, so、Because I wanted to make a difference。But that's not the only reason、This is rather intuitive、When I had a meeting at the ZEN FOTO GALLERY, I looked around the venue and thought, "I want to recreate the realism of the city that I experienced when I was shooting in this space."。Printing work in the darkroom to realize the idea、Examination and testing of materials、There are many things that are new to us up to the installation work.、It was a lot of hard work、I think I was able to display it well。Of course, there are some considerations、I would like to make use of that in the next and subsequent exhibitions.。anyway、By challenging new exhibition methods, the range of my own expression has expanded.、I want to take it as a good harvest。 TPPG member and friend John Sypal wrote a column about the exhibitions at both venues. “Photo & Culture, Tokyo” contributed to。I would appreciate it if you could read about this。 »Shinya Arimoto “Tokyo Strut” & “Tokyo Circulation／Tokyo Strut” Shinya Arimoto's photo exhibition will be held at two locations at the same time
Photo exhibition “TOKYO CIRCULATION / TOKYO STRUT” Ended
Have yesterday、One of the exhibitions held at two locations in Tokyo at the same time、Exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya Art Gallery X "TOKYO CIRCULATION" / TOKYO STRUT” has ended。Everyone who visiting、Everyone who purchased original prints and photo books、Thank you for。 What made this exhibition different from usual、Above all, the venue and location conditions。Not a photo gallery、Being a gallery that mainly deals with contemporary art。And that the gallery is inside a department store。Furthermore, the department store is in Nihonbashi.。Even in the same Tokyo、The customer base changes in Shinjuku, Ginza, and Roppongi。I knew from experience about that,、I think the customer base has changed even more at this exhibition.。Since I often stayed at the ZEN FOTO GALLERY in Roppongi,、Takashimaya didn't have a corridor,、When you ask the person in charge about the reaction of the visitors、I got a reply saying "It's just a pros and cons!"。Well、There is no work that is well accepted by everyone.、I am also aware that my style is a niche。Still for those who have never seen my work、I wish there was even a slight influence of "praise".。 The exhibition at ZEN FOTO GALLERY will be held until Saturday, August 6th.。I'm in the hall on Friday and Saturday、We look forward to seeing you for many people。 “TOKYO STRUT” 2022On July 8(gold)-August 6(Soil) ZEN FOTO GALLERY Room 208, Pyramide Building, 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 Tuesday – Saturday 12:00~19:00 Closed on Sundays, Mondays, and public holidays
Return rainy season
Return rainy season。Exhibitions are being held at two venues in Tokyo、There were many rainy days last week and the number of visitors was small.。I hope the weather will be better this week。 The exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya will be held until July 25 (Monday), seven days a week.。 The exhibition at ZEN FOTO GALLERY will be held until Saturday, August 6th, closed on Sundays, Mondays, and holidays.。 New photobooks at both venues、Online Shop “Shashasha“Sold at。 Also、We are currently running a limited-time free shipping campaign on this site.。This opportunity、Please buy it。
Exhibition “Tokyo Before / After” in CROATIA
2018The Japan Foundation's overseas traveling exhibition "Tokyo Before" / After」。So far, I have toured 17 cities in 7 countries: Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Russia, Germany and Oman.、The state of the venue and information on the exhibition did not come in。The image of the exhibition at Gallery Cortil in the city of Rijeka, Croatia, which was held until the 9th of this month, was introduced on the website.、I will reprint a part here。five years、I've been touring each country, so I was worried about the condition of the work.、As far as I can see the image, it seems to be okay。 This exhibition、From next month to Zagreb, the capital of Croatia、To Iran later this year、See you next year in Egypt、It seems that each will go around。I don't have any acquaintances in the area、I don't think anyone is looking at this site、If you have a chance, please have a look.。
42 inches Roll RC Paper
In the previous post, I was dissatisfied with the availability of roll photographic paper.、I wrote about the challenge to Archival Pigment Print.、In parallel with that work, I was also printing on roll photographic paper in a dark room.。This time it will be held at two venues at the same time、Both venues will exhibit works taken on the streets of the city of Tokyo.、I wanted to change the exhibition method for each venue.。 The exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya was actually decided two years ago.。From that time on, devise a rough exhibition concept、I was steadily preparing。on the other hand、The exhibition at ZEN FOTO GALLERY was decided only a few months ago.。Because it was an offer while I was busy making photobooks、I thought it would be difficult to hold it at the same time, so I thought I should turn it down for a moment.。However, in the next moment, the idea of the current exhibition method passed through my head.、I accepted the exhibition with the desire to make it happen.。The exhibition method is to cover the wall of ZEN FOTO GALLERY with RC roll paper (RC roll paper is usually available).。Then, staring at the wall view and examining the exhibition size and the number of sheets that can be exhibited.。Two steps of 1100mm size photos to match the lowest 2200mm high wall in the gallery、I found that I needed a total of 24 works。Processing of corners on the wall of the gallery、How to open and close the door of the storage space in the wall、There were a number of issues that hadn't been resolved,、Anyway, I bought a roll photographic paper、Reserve an open darkroom on Saturdays and Sundays and proceed with the enlargement work。It was my first experience to finish this many roll prints at once.、At the end of the day's work, I'm exhausted、After returning home, I fell asleep to fall asleep。Still in the next day's work、When you look at the large print that is in focus for stretching, you will feel more energetic.。I feel "the ecstasy of black-and-white photography" in this series of work.。 These works are on display at ZEN FOTO GALLERY until August 6th.。This is an exhibition that I would like you to actually visit and experience the gallery.。 Fill the sink with water and wash with water。In the next color darkroom, TPPG member Yubun was doing printing work for the exhibition.。 Sunday、Occupy the corridor on campus without students and dry the photographic paper。 If the print is large, the dust (failed print) is also large.。And it's expensive ...。
Archival Pigment Print
Photo exhibition "Tokyo Circulation" started yesterday / Tokyo Strut "@ Nihonbashi Takashimaya Art Gallery X has a total of 87 works on display.、Three of them were made with "Archival Pigment Print".。This technique is, in a nutshell, the familiar "inkjet printing".、It seems that what is output using weather resistant pigment ink on fine art paper can be written as "Archival Pigment Print".。The main reason for using this technique this time is、Poor availability of regular photographic paper。At the photo exhibition "Tokyo Debugger" @Zen Foto Gallery held last year, I used 42-inch roll paper of the regular photographic paper "ILFORD MG FBWT".、At that time, there was no stock in Japan、I had the stock in the warehouse of ILFORD in my home country (UK) sent to me.、For convenience of transportation, UK → USA → Japan、It was a rather complicated procedure。Naturally, transportation costs and delivery time will increase.。Also this photographic paper、Poor storage stability at room temperature、Deterioration is fast in the state before use。Especially in hot and humid Japan, it is necessary to refrigerate.、It is also difficult for individuals to secure an environment for refrigerating 42-inch wide products.。 Another positive reason is、It was that there was a scanning system for PHASE ONE XF IQ4 in my acquaintance's lab "Sparking Art Studio".。This system is different from traditional rotary scanners、You can get an image of 150 million pixels in one shot。The nuances of words are difficult、Looking at the data scanned by this system、I like it because it feels more like a photo than a conventional scanner.。 And on print paper、After careful examination, I used Hahnemuhle's "Fine Art Baryta Satin".。Coupled with the PHASE ONE scan data mentioned above、The finish is as convincing as the darkroom prints made with varita photographic paper.。 Basically I like making in the darkroom、I would like to continue to do so、At present, the depletion and soaring of photosensitive materials and chemicals are endless.。Without turning your back on new technologies and methodologies、I would like to actively incorporate it。 Still, the standard is printing in a dark room。Simulate as many times as possible to get closer to it。 Although it is a digital print、I'm still excited when I get the quality I'm satisfied with。 Printing work silently by renting an open classroom on Sunday。I am also grateful for this blessed environment。