Ari Hatsuzawa x Tsuyoshi Jintsu + Editor Talk Show

LOUNGE | Tokyo, Amidst the Pandemic.

LOUNGE | Tokyo Self-Restraint: COVID-19 SELF-RESTRAINT, TOKYO

Photographing During the Pandemic and Turning It into a Photo Book.

On April 7, 2020, a state of emergency was declared due to COVID-19. During this period, the city of Tokyo revealed a different face than usual. The terms 'self-restraint' and 'STAY HOME' highlighted the fact that the presence of people was once taken for granted. This is a valuable dialogue that looks back on Tokyo during the pandemic.

Text by Toru Kitahara

Ari Hatsuzawa x Tsuyoshi Jintsu + Editor Talk Show | LOUNGE

(From "Tokyo, Amidst the Pandemic," by Ari Hatsuzawa (Published by Kashiwa Shobo) ISBN978-4760152612
¥1,980)

From "Tokyo Self-Restraint: COVID-19 SELF-RESTRAINT, TOKYO" by Tsuyoshi Jintsu (Published by PLEASE) ISBN978-4908722158 ¥4,950)

What were our actions like during the pandemic and the period of self-restraint? I tried to reflect on it. Like many others, unless there was something special, I mostly stayed home, repeating only the routines of shopping and walking.

Mr. Ari Hatsuzawa
Mr. Tsuyoshi Jintsu

As someone on the fringes of photography, I was taking pictures of the inside of my home and my neighborhood, which felt a bit removed from my own actions. To me, this felt like the 'best I could do' as a photographer at the time.

However, there were others who did not. They went out into the city to take photographs. Some might object to this behavior. But they are documentary photographers. This is undoubtedly the core and the urgency of the matter. As a minor photographer, I am filled with regret, but that's how it is for someone like me.

From "Tokyo, Amidst the Pandemic." Photography by Ari Hatsuzawa

This talk show features two photographers, Ari Hatsuzawa and Tsuyoshi Jintsu, who photographed Tokyo during the pandemic and turned their work into photo books, alongside their editors, Jun Takeda and myself, Toru Kitahara. It promises to be a rare opportunity to openly discuss everything from the act of taking photographs to the process of publishing. The wide range of topics, from photographic theory from a photographer's perspective to editing theory from an editor's viewpoint, and even design theory, will surely be a highlight.

From "Tokyo Self-Restraint,COVID-19 SELF-RESTRAINT,TOKYO" Photography by Tsuyoshi Jintsu

Although they share the same theme of "Tokyo Amidst the Pandemic," the approaches of these two individuals and their two books are entirely different. The underlying photographic theories and techniques. Furthermore, the process of compiling them into photo books. The approaches to editing and printing that were undertaken. All of this drama will be revealed this time!

Therefore, for OPENERS readers, this is expected to be an unmissable and unmiss-hear opportunity for photographic discussion. Whether you pick up the actual photo books at a bookstore or enjoy them online with a drink, this is a plan worth attending. We look forward to your participation.

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Date & Time | Friday, January 15, 2021 Doors Open 18:30 / Start 19:00

Venue | Readin’ Writin’ BOOKSTORE (2 min walk from Tawaramachi Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
Participation Fee | ¥1,500 (for both in-person and online attendance)

Ari Hatsuzawa (Hatsuzawa Ari)

Born in Paris, France, in 1973. Documentary photographer. Graduated from Sophia University, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Department of Sociology. Completed the 13th Photography Workshop Corpus. After working at Iino Hiroo Studio, began her career as a photographer. Recipient of the Higashikawa New Photographer Award, the Photographic Society of Japan Newcomer's Award, and the Sagamihara Award New Artist Encouragement Prize. Photo books include "Baghdad 2003" (Hekitensha), "Neighbor. North of the 38th Parallel" and "Neighbor, Then. North of the 38th Parallel" (Tokuma Shoten), and "Please Teach Me About Okinawa" (Akakasha).

Tsuyoshi Jintsu (Tokitsu Tsuyoshi)

Born in Nagasaki City in 1976. Photographer. Graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science. Continues to create works themed around cities, people, and contemporary society. Photo exhibitions include "DAYS FUKUSHIMA" (2012, Ginza/Osaka Nikon Salon), "CELL" (2018, Sony Imaging Gallery Ginza), and "45seconds" (2019, Shinjuku Nagune). Resides in Tokyo.

Jun Takeda (Takeda Jun)

Book editor at Kashiwa Shobo. Recent works include "King Kong Theory" translated by Virginie Despentes and Chihiro Aikawa, "Sei Tenshi" by Genki Ito, "Hapi Dora!" by momomosparkle, and "Reading BTS" translated by Kim Young-dae and Yuuka Kuwahata. Knows a little Persian.

Toru Kitahara (Kitahara Toru)

Editor and publisher of the fashion magazine "PLEASE," photographer, contributing editor for "OPENERS," former deputy editor-in-chief of "POPEYE." Involved in editing for publications such as "Weekly SPA!," "anan," "POPEYE," and "Croissant." Launched the fashion magazine "PLEASE" on March 9, 2016. Handles everything from editorial direction to photography, writing, art direction, and sometimes styling single-handedly. His style, transcending both men's and women's magazines, is rare globally. Began fashion photography during his time at "POPEYE" and has since shot almost all fashion photography for "PLEASE," as well as for magazines, catalogs, and advertisements. His photo books include "100," commemorating the 100th Paris Collection of Geoffrey B. Small, a designer active in Paris, and the eponymous "TLRiK" from a joint exhibition.