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KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival Unfolds Across 11 Venues

The "Kyotographie International Photography Festival," exhibiting diverse photographic works from various countries and eras, will be held across 11 venues in Kyoto City from Saturday, April 13th to Monday, May 6th (public holiday).

Text by YANAKA Tomomi

Collaborations with Splendid Venues Like Temples and Kyoto Imperial Palace

During Kyoto's most beautiful spring season, "Kyotographie" fills the city with carefully selected photographs from around the globe, showcased in uniquely Kyoto locations such as temples, shrines, and traditional townhouses. This festival, held for the first time this year, aims to fuse Kyoto's rich history and culture with photographic art, while also deepening the appreciation of photography through its connection with Kyoto's traditional crafts.

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This year's festival features works by a diverse range of artists, including Malick Sidibé from Mali, Shiro Takatani, known for his work with the artist group Dumb Type, and Swiss photographer Nicolas Bouvier, who captured the essence of the Showa era through his lens. Additionally, unique and valuable pieces collected by Christian Polak, a French businessman who researches Franco-Japanese diplomatic history, will also be exhibited.

The collaborations with venues such as the Institut Français Kansai, which introduces French culture, and Nijo Castle, offer a distinct experience from typical exhibitions. We hope you thoroughly enjoy exploring the photography exhibitions, a unique pleasure of Kyoto in spring.

KYOTOGRAPHIE International Photography Festival
Period | Saturday, April 13th to Monday, May 6th (public holiday)

• Eikoh Hosoe
Venue | Entoku-in, Kodai-ji Temple
530 Kawahara-cho, Shimokawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-525-0101

• Malick Sidibé
Venue | Kyoto Museum of Culture, Annex
623-1 Higashikatemachi, Takakura-dori Sanjo agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-222-0888

• Seiemon Oonishi
Venue | Seiemon Oonishi Museum
18 Kamaza-cho, Shinmachi-nishi iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-221-2881

• Nicolas Bouvier
Venue | Yusaï Kōdōkan
524-1 Mototsuchimikado-cho, Shinmachi-higashi iru, Chōjaguchi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-441-6662

• Shiro Takatani
Venue | Saigyoan
South of Maruyama Park Music Hall, 524 Washio-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-561-2754

• Kate Barry
Venue | Kondaya Genbei Kurokura
Kondaya Okunishigawa, Muromachi Sanjo sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

• Christian Polak Collection
Venue | Toraya Kyoto Gallery
Ichijo Karasuma nishi iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-431-4736

• Tadashi Ono
Venue | Institut Français Kansai
8 Senendono-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-761-2105

• Students from Arles National Superior School of Photography
Venue | ARTZONE
1F & 2F VOX Bldg, Daikoku-cho 44, Hitosuji-me higashi iru, Kawaramachi Sanjo sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-212-9676

• CHANEL NEXUS HALL presents NAOKI
Venue | Nijo Castle Ninomaru Palace Kitchen
541 Nijo Castle, Nijo Horikawa nishi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-841-0096

• Hasselblad Masters 2012 / Air France Lounge
Venue | ASPHODEL / Fumiyo
99-10 Sueyoshi-cho, Yasaka Shinchi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Tel. 075-531-6131