Held over five sessions as a pre-event for "Art Fair Tokyo"

For photographers, the photobook is a crucial tool for sharing their work with the world, while also possessing value as a "work" in itself. With the diversification of publishing formats, including self-publishing and crowdfunding, and the increased ease of publication, a new market is expanding.

This seminar is held as a pre-event for "Art Fair Tokyo," known as Japan's largest art fair held every March. The lecturer isAtsushi Hamanaka, founder of twelvebooks, who is active internationally, managing domestic distribution for overseas publishers' photobooks, curating book selections, and planning exhibitions.The first half of the series will consist of five sessions.

Four distinguished guests, experts in the world of photobooks, will appear. In the session featuring Ryuichi Kaneko, curator at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum and a photobook collector, he will provide an overview of fundamental photobook knowledge. Yusuke Nakajima, representative of "POST," a bookstore in Ebisu known for introducing books from around the world categorized by publisher, will appear in the third session to discuss the role of publishers in photobooks and major international photobook publishers.POSTIn the third session, Yusuke Nakajima, representative of "POST," a bookstore in Ebisu known for introducing books from around the world categorized by publisher, will discuss the role of publishers in photobooks and major international photobook publishers.

Ryuichi Kaneko

Irohiro Hayami

Tomomi Matsumoto

Irohiro Hayami, who manages international photography competitions and portfolio reviews, will discuss current trends. Tomomi Matsumoto, who handles international distribution of photobooks and selects books, will share insights from the front lines of book fairs.

The second half of the series will feature lectures with professional guests involved in photobook production, including publishers, book designers, and photographers. This will be a unique opportunity to experience the profound world of photobooks while learning about their charm and potential.

Schedule | June 24, July 22, August 26, September 30, October 28 (All 5 sessions, Tuesdays)
*Application deadline is the day before each lecture.
Time | Doors open 7:00 PM, Start 7:30 PM
Venue | Art Fair Tokyo Lounge
3-8-8 Negishi, Taito-ku, Tokyo, I.S.E. Bldg. 4F, A. Tokyo
Target Audience | Working adults interested in photobook collecting
Capacity | Approximately 30 people
Participation Fee | Full program ¥15,000, Vol. 1-3 program ¥10,000, Individual program ¥3,500
http://artfairtokyo.com/event/18167.html

<Program Schedule>
Vol. 1 "What is a Photobook?"
Date | June 24 (Tuesday)
Time | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Guest | Ryuichi Kaneko (Art Historian / Curator, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum / Photobook Collector)

Vol. 2 "From the Past to the Present of Photobooks"
Date | July 22 (Tuesday)
Time | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Guest | Ryuichi Kaneko (Art Historian / Curator, Tokyo Photographic Art Museum / Photobook Collector)

Vol. 3 "Photobooks and Publishers"
Date | August 26 (Tuesday)
Time | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Guest | Yusuke Nakajima (Representative, limArt / POST)

Vol. 4 "The Diverse Forms of Photobooks"
Date | September 30 (Tuesday)
Time | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Guest | Irohiro Hayami (Director, Tokyo Institute of Photography / General Manager, "PHaT PHOTO")

Vol. 5 "Photobooks and the Market"
Date | October 28 (Tuesday)
Time | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Guest | Tomomi Matsumoto (Representative, T&M Projects)