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V Photobook Fair 2026

2026June 20 (Saturday)、21Two days on Sunday (Sunday)、Creative Space Akademeia 21 It will be held at Harajuku、Volunteers of gallery members will be participating in V Photobook Fair。This book fair is hosted by the Tokyo Visual Arts Academy Photography Department, which is taught by me and gallery member Sakamoto Yo.、A book fair focusing on photo books。2This time, the event will be held for the first time.、20Exhibitors from a group of publishers/authors gathered together.、We will share the appeal of each work。Also during the session、A talk event will also be held on the 2nd floor of the same venue.。 V Photobook Fair / V-Photo Book Fair Date：2026June 20 (Saturday)/June 21 (Sunday) 12:00~ 19:00 Venue：Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuku address：1F/2F, 5-27-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, 150-0001, Albore Jingumae, 1F/2F, Admission Fee：Free [Related events] In conjunction with the book fair、2026Period from June 11th (Thursday) to June 18th (Thursday)、``21st Century Academia Visual Arts Academy Photography Department Joint Exhibition'' will be held at the same venue.。This school has、This is an exhibition of works that allows you to experience the learning of the Department of Photography from various angles in each area of ​​Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.。Please please。 21Century Academy Visual Arts Academy Photography Department Joint Exhibition of 4 Schools Exhibition Period：2026June 11 (Wood) ~ June 18 (Wood) 11:00~ 19:00 Closed：2026June 16th (Tuesday) Venue：Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuku address：1F/2F, 5-27-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, 150-0001, Albore Jingumae, 1F/2F, Admission Fee：free

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Space S

This exhibition、It will be held simultaneously at two locations in Busan.、The other venue is Space S, a sister gallery of GALLERY NEGATIVE.。Both galleries are located across the main street.、Only about 3 minutes walk away。GALLERY NEGATIVE also has showcases related to Han's collection and exhibiting artists.、There are also many items for sale, including catalogs and goods from artists who have exhibited in the past.、It gives a lively impression and makes you enjoy the gallery itself.。On the other hand, Space S is a so-called white cube gallery.、It feels like you are facing the work without any excessive decoration.。Although the gallery is close by, it has a contrasting impression.、Please be sure to visit both galleries when you go to Busan.。 This building houses many beauty clinics and fitness gyms.。

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Opening Party @GALLERY NEGATIVE

The reason for holding this exhibition was、When I participated in the "Daejeon Internationai Photo Festival 2025" held in Daejeon Metropolitan City in central South Korea in June last year.、That was when I met Mr. Han Byung-ha, the owner of GALLERY NEGATIVE.。At that time, I was busy greeting people related to the festival.、I don't remember talking much with Mr. Han.、Let me have a meal with you、Thank you for taking care of me, such as giving me a ride to the hotel.。after that、We met again at the Tokyo Book Fair.、Thank you for coming to TPPG.、We gradually deepened our friendship。After receiving specific information about the exhibition, we continued to communicate on LINE.、The depth of his respect for photographers、I gradually felt the sincerity of the exhibition.、I have decided to place my full trust in you.。The biggest challenge when exhibiting overseas is shipping the work.。At exhibitions such as photo festivals, etc.、The method of sending image data and inkjet printing on site is also becoming common.、I would like to display original prints at my solo exhibition.。During last year's exhibition in Taipei, I mailed 35 full-size works and book mats.、Packing alone is a pain.、It was hard work that took several days, including selecting and purchasing materials.。on the other hand、Mr. Han came to Japan this time to pick up his works.、He came all the way to the gallery in Tokyo.。And the book mat will be produced in Busan.。Just follow this method、It's very helpful for me as an author.。This time, it will be held simultaneously at two galleries in Busan.、I trusted Mr. Han and left everything to him, including the selection of works and the layout of the exhibition.。 It was my first time visiting Busan.、The gallery is located close to the international market in the old city.。very lively area。 Arrived in Busan the night before the opening.、Visited the gallery after going straight to the restaurant from the airport。I left my luggage, including my photo book, at the gallery and then took a rest at the hotel.、Mr. Han was making final adjustments until 4am the next morning.。 high-quality wooden frame、Calm color book mat、Display with low reflective glass。I feel even more beautiful even though it's my own photo。 There seem to be few galleries in Korea that display straight photos and original silver halide prints.、Regular customers, mainly straight photography enthusiasts, attended the opening party.。 Greetings from Mr. Han and explanation about the exhibited works。 once、After eating bulgogi at a nearby restaurant、Return to the gallery for the second part of the opening party。(The meal version will be uploaded at a later date) Artist Wonzu Au gave me a very poetic impression of my work.。 Helping with exhibitions and opening parties、John and his Mamiya who came all the way from Daegu 645 This is (apparently just a part of) the owner Han's camera collection.。EBONY SV45Ti is my dream camera.。 Kim's two Leica M6s that participated in the party.。He also bought my photo book.。The 20 photo books brought in from Japan were sold out on the same day.。 Kim's car is one of Han's collection.、I fell in love with Rolleiflex 3.5F at first sight.。Negotiating on the spot。 Party ends at midnight。In the end, Kim bought a Rolleifrex.。I wasted a lot of money along with the photo book.。

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“Tokyo Strut” @Gallery Negative

3-21(Soil)~April 5th(Day)between、At two venues, GALLERY NEGATIVE and SPACE S in Busan, South Korea.、We will be holding a photo exhibition "TOKYO STRUT" at the same time.。This exhibition features over 50 works selected from the photo books "TOKYO CIRCULATION" and "TOKYO STRUT".、We will display full-size original prints.。Also、3From 17:00 on Saturday 21st of the month、Opening reception will be held at GALLERY NEGATIVE。During the exhibition、Please stop by when you come to Busan.。A 20-page catalog created in conjunction with the exhibition is also on sale at the venue.。 During the show：3Saturday, April 21st to Sunday, April 5th [Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays] Opening hours：13Hours to 7:00 PM Opening Reception：317:00 on January 21st (Saturday) ~ @GALLERY NEGATIVE IG：HTTPS://www.instagram.com/gallery.negative MAP：HTTPS://naver.me/F2ZL5ISu

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City and People -Players’ Player-

Third time this year、This is an exhibition sponsored by the group ``Machi to Hito'', which I am always invited to participate in.。TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY、from wall to floor to ceiling、Covered with hundreds of photos、It will be a lively space that feels like a different world from the usual gallery.。Suddenly appearing like a traveling circus、A week-long ephemeral event that disappears without a trace、Do not miss it!

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Turtledove / Tokyo Turtle Dove 2

Shinya Arimoto Photo Exhibition “Turtle Dove” / Shinya Arimoto “Tokyo Turtle Dove 2” Tuesday, March 4th - Sunday, March 16th, 2025 @ TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY Run west from the urban areas 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.。 – Arimoto Shinya [Notice of new release] This exhibition work "The Pigeon Dog" and、The zine "ariphoto selection vol.11" which includes the previous work "Tokyo Dead End."、"ariphoto selection vol.12" is currently underway、We will release advance in the venue。 · issue：TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY ・System：365×297mm、20page、Saddle-stitched binding ・ Price：1,500Yen ・ Number of copies：500Club-only ◉ Events during the event：2025Saturday, March 8th, 7:30pm - 9:00pm * Capacity: 15 people, advance reservations required Motoyama Shuhei (photographer, GRAF Publishers) x Arimoto Shinya Interview: From the city to the periphery、And beyond that." Cities once seemed to have been a place of training for many young photographers.。But these days、I feel that there are many young people who are taking "peripheral" even in photo schools where I am a lecturer.。And in this exhibition, I also shoot the Tama area, which is the periphery of Tokyo.、Is that trend a change in interest associated with aging? Or oppose globalized world、Is it admiration for the local speciality? From city to rural area、With Mr. Shuhei Motoyama who has changed the theme、We will talk about the end of the writer.。 Shuhei Motoyama Profile 1975 Born in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture 2000 Graduated from the Tokyo Visual Arts College of Photography 2001–2006 photographers’ …

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TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP 4th term student recruitment

TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Recruiting 4th batch of students Different nationalities and ages、In addition, Shinya Arimoto and Tochobon have different styles and careers.、By receiving comments from two lecturers、We aim to create works from multiple perspectives and objectively.。 The goal of this workshop is、All participants complete the work in progress in half a year、Or we will hold it with the aim of finding a new theme and continuing to create.。to make it happen、Choose a photo with your instructor、edit or、We also provide a place to discuss photography.。In addition、We hold regular talk shows and lectures where you can interact with artists who are currently active.。 At the end of the workshop, students conducted a portfolio review.、The work that was voted best、One week session at Totem Pole Photo Gallery、You can hold an exhibition for free。 To show my work to more people、Take photography seriously。 Lecturer introduction Shinya Arimoto / Shinya Arimoto 1971 Born in Osaka Prefecture 1994 Graduated from Visual Arts College Osaka 1998 Received the 35th Taiyo Award 2008 Established TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY 2017 Received the 26th Tadahiko Hayashi Award 2017 Received the Japan Photographic Association Writer's Award Lecturer at a photography school since 2000 https://arimotoshinya.com/ Wan extraordinary / Wan Chaofan Born in Gu'an Prefecture, Hebei Province, China in 1991 2016 The 4th KAWABA NEW-NATURE PHOTO AWARD・Kawaba Village Appreciation、5th Canon Photographers Session Canon Prize 2021 Completed doctoral course at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts 2021 44th New Cosmos of Photography Excellence Award 2023 Winner of the 24th Jun Miki Prize STAIRS …

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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。

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“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

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Announcement of TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP open lecture

TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP will hold a public lecture on July 13th (Saturday) from 7:30 pm.、We will be holding a special public lecture inviting Mr. Yang Seungwoo, a Korean-born photographer who mainly works in Japan, as a guest.。This course is open to non-workshop participants as well.。 Liang Josuke came to Japan as an exchange student in 1996.、While experiencing various jobs、We have recorded powerful snapshots of the people involved in this process.。And in the photo book “Shinjuku Lost Child”、Monochrome snapshots of people who call Shinjuku and Kabukicho their home、First foreign photographer to win the Domon Ken Award。Since then, he has expanded his activities internationally.。Also、In September of this year, ZEN FOTO GALLERY plans to publish a new photo book “Shin Joseon” featuring young people in the local South Korea.。 20Numerous works created over several years of activity.。Introducing carefully selected works from among them.、We will talk about production secrets and unique shooting styles.。Please take this opportunity to participate.。 In 2017, Mr. Yang, a guest of this workshop's public lecture, won the 36th Domon Ken Award for "Shinjuku Lost Child".、I also won the 26th Hayashi Tadahiko Award for ``Tokyo Circulation.''。same place at the same time、There was also the fact that I was filming Shinjuku.、The two of us even participated in talk events together.。Also、We held exhibitions and publications together at ZEN FOTO GALLERY.、The same booth also participated in photo fairs both domestically and internationally.。In the same room when exhibiting at a photo fair in Paris.、I also have fond memories of sharing one bed.。(Mr. Yang often didn't come home until the morning...) There was also that kind of connection.、I was asked to be a guest at this workshop.。 Actually, I had been asked to participate for some time.、Mr. Yang for a new photo shoot.、I often returned to Korea and my schedule didn't quite match up.。It finally happened this time。A stimulating talk with Mr. Yang after a long time、I'm also looking forward to it。This opportunity、Do not miss it! TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Public Lecture vol.5 “Photography as a way of life”、Full Body Photographer Yang Josuke’s Curious Life” July 13, 2024 (Saturday) 19:30-21:00 Venue：TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY Cost：2,000Yen (please pay at the reception on the day)：10We have closed the registration because we have reached the capacity.。

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TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Third term student recruitment

TOTEM POLE PHOTO WORKSHOP Recruitment of 3rd term students Different nationalities and ages、In addition, Shinya Arimoto and Tochobon have different styles and careers.、By receiving comments from two lecturers、We aim to create works from multiple perspectives and objectively.。 The goal of this workshop is、All participants complete the work in progress in half a year、Or we will hold it with the aim of finding a new theme and continuing to create.。to make it happen、Choose a photo with your instructor、edit or、We also provide a place to discuss photography.。In addition、We hold regular talk shows and lectures where you can interact with artists who are currently active.。 At the end of the workshop, students conducted a portfolio review.、The work that was voted best、2025Weekly session in April、You can hold an exhibition for free at the Totem Pole Photo Gallery。 To show my work to more people、Take photography seriously。 Lecturer introduction Shinya Arimoto / Shinya Arimoto 1971 Born in Osaka Prefecture 1994 Graduated from Visual Arts College Osaka 1998 Received the 35th Taiyo Award 2008 Established TOTEM POLE PHOTO GALLERY 2017 Received the 26th Tadahiko Hayashi Award 2017 Received the Photographic Association of Japan Artist Award To Extraordinary / Wan Chaofan Born in Gu'an Prefecture, Hebei Province, China in 1991 2016 The 4th KAWABA NEW-NATURE PHOTO AWARD・Kawaba Village Appreciation、5th Canon Photographers Session Canon Prize 2021 Completed doctoral course at Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts 2021 44th New Cosmos of Photography Excellence Award 2023 Winner of the 24th Jun Miki Prize Co-founder of STAIRS PRESS https://wanchaofan.com/ …

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