The "street" has been a fertile ground for countless photographers throughout history, yielding numerous outstanding works in the genre of street photography. Tokyo Photographic Art Museum's exhibition, under the theme "Changing the World from the Streets," spotlights five photographers born between the 1960s and 1980s. Their works are presented to evoke the atmosphere and consciousness of that era.



The featured artists include Katsumi Omori, a leading figure in contemporary Japanese art and his first participation in a curated exhibition at a public museum; Naoki Kajitani, who has steadily built his career based in the Kansai region after receiving the Grand Prize at the 25th New Cosmos of Photography; Natsumi Hayashi, whose floating self-portrait diary published on her website garnered significant attention; Kimiro Itoizaki, who has consistently presented series of works set in the street; and Takashi Tsuda. This diverse group of artists convenes for the exhibition.



The venue boasts a three-dimensional and dynamic exhibition design. Highlights include a monumental photograph by Kimiro Itoizaki, approximately 1.8 meters high and 4.8 meters wide (a three-dimensional model made of photographs), and an ultra-large work by Natsumi Hayashi displayed in the atrium lobby. These installations extend beyond the exhibition rooms, incorporating numerous elements designed to draw visitors' perspectives toward the street. Furthermore, works by Takashi Tsuda, who has presented series themed around "tents" and "sleepless benches," will also be on display.

Takashi Tsuda <SITE by SITE> Nemuro, 2013

Throughout the exhibition period, artist talks will be held where the five participating artists will discuss their exhibited works and their creative backgrounds, using "the street" as their keyword.



These five photographers began their journeys from the everyday space of "the street," offering reflections on the current era and exploring their own positions while engaging with the world. This exhibition delves into how they confront reality, paving the way for the 2010s with new perspectives and expressions, using "the street"—an act symbolizing engagement with the world—as a key to understanding their work.