[TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY General Incorporated Association] Featured works will be exhibited, ranging from monumental works in the history of Japanese and Korean photography to the latest photographic expressions. “T3 PHOTO ASIA” held from October 19th to 21st
*TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY*
Press release: September 17, 2024
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Featured works will be exhibited, ranging from monumental works in the history of Japanese and Korean photography to the latest photographic expressions. “T3 PHOTO ASIA” held from October 19th to 21st
*14 galleries active both domestically and internationally will be exhibiting, and special exhibitions “Discover New Asia” and “Masters” will also be held. *
John Yuyi “People on the beach 1” 2018 (Discover New Asia)
“T3” is a photo festival “T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL” which will be celebrating its 6th time this year.
“T3 PHOTO” is a fair that expands “TOKYO” and creates an art photo market in Asia.
ASIA” will be press from October 19th (Sat) to October 21st (Monday) to October 18th (Friday), 2024 /
A three-day preview day for VIPs will be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. In addition to exhibiting exquisite art photo works from 14 galleries, including internationally acclaimed post-war Japanese photographs and works by up-and-coming Korean photographers, we will also introduce Asian female artists exploring new photographic expressions. “Discover”
Special exhibitions such as “New Asia” and “Masters”, original vintage prints by postwar Asian photographers, will also be held at the same time.
Kikuji Kawada “Inside the Pool” 1971 (PGI)
Aiming to become a hub for art photography in Asia, this fair actively connects Japanese photography to the art market, with exhibits from galleries that have been introduced at art fairs around the world and galleries specializing in photographic expression. Masu.
MISA SHIN introducing postwar Japanese art
GALLERY introduces Shomei Tomatsu, and PGI, a pioneering gallery specializing in photography, introduces Kikuji Kawada, and the works of some of the leading postwar photographers are on display. MEM, which systematically introduces modern and avant-garde Japanese photography, includes Ken Kitano’s series “Gathering Light,” which captures the earth and space through long exposures, and KANA, which has a satellite gallery specializing in photography.
KAWANISHI
GALLERY will feature the works of Ai Iwane, a recipient of the Kimura Ihei Photography Award for reporting on special communities around the world, from the Kansai-based Third
Gallery
Aya will be introducing poetic works by Hisae Imai that use color photographs to express forms that mix abstraction and figuration. Tomio Koyama Gallery exhibits the work of Yoshihiko Ueda, who is active at the forefront of advertising photography, and POETIC introduces the work of Shinpei Yamagami, whose dazzling gaze is achieved by accepting his subjects as they are.
Don’t miss the SCAPE booth.
Shomei Tomatsu “Protest Tokyo Shinjuku” 1969 (MISA SHIN GALLERY) Ken Kitano “Gathering Light, Kokubunji City, Tokyo, from winter solstice in 2017 to summer solstice in 2018” (MEM)
Ai Iwane “Niida, Hachinohe, Aomori”-A NEW RIVER-2020 (KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY) IMAI Hisae “Energy” (The Third Gallery Aya)
In addition to Japanese galleries, several Korean galleries will also be exhibiting at this fair. Established in 1978, the gallery has introduced South Korea’s contemporary art scene to the world. From YEH (Seoul), Sahngup focuses on works by Lim Eun-sik, a leading figure in Korean realism photography, and the social aspects of art. From gallery (Seoul), Ok Hyun is known for his works that reveal the complexity of human emotions and the humorousness of everyday life lurking beneath the layers of consciousness through photographic and video expressions.
Works by Ahn (Ahn Ok-hyun) will be exhibited. In addition, Primary, which has its origins in non-profit curation spaces,
Also pay attention to the contemporary exhibits of Practice (Seoul) and SPACE WILLING N DEALING (Seoul).
Hayashi Oshi “Job Seeking” 1953 (GALLERY YEH)
AN Chorong “Woman Lying by the Window” 2020 (Primary Practice) Chang Sungeun “Rhythm B” 2019 (SPACE WILLING N DEALING)
* [List of exhibitors] *
Yumiko Chiba Associates (Tokyo), Taka Ishii Gallery Photography/Film (Tokyo), KANA KAWANISHI
GALLERY (Tokyo), Tomio Koyama Gallery (Tokyo), MEM (Tokyo), PGI (Tokyo), POETIC SCAPE (Tokyo), Primary
Practice (Seoul), Sahngup gallery (Seoul), MISA SHIN GALLERY (Tokyo), SPACE WILLING N
DEALING (Seoul), The Third Gallery Aya (Osaka), GALLERY YEH (Seoul), ZEN FOTO GALLERY (Tokyo)
* [Special Exhibition: Discover New Asia / Masters]*
Special exhibition “Discover New
Asia” explores new genres of photographic expression, using art photography as a medium to express unique perspectives on identity, culture, memory, and physicality in the post-internet era.
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Introducing the works of Asian female artists (Jiang Youi, Hian Huang, Oh Yongjin, Nozomi Suzuki). We offer these artists the opportunity to connect with prominent collectors and dealers, while redefining the modern approach to the art photography market.
In addition, the special exhibition “Masters” will feature a special display of original vintage prints by post-war Asian photographers. By celebrating the evolution of photographic culture in Asia, this section aims to explore the historical significance and rich diversity of photography in the region as reflected in these works.
John Yuyi “People on the beach 4″ 2018
Hiền Hoang”Still from the left video of the 3-channel
performance work ‘Made in Rice,’ part of the project ‘Asia Bistro – Made in Rice.’ ” 2021
Yeonjin Oh “Colors of the Air” 2022
Nozomi Suzuki “Folding Temple Glasses (bifocals)−Daikongashi Vegetable Market” 2024
* [Advance tickets on sale now] *
Tickets for admission only to T3 PHOTO ASIA, T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO paid area and T3 PHOTO
We have great value set tickets that allow you to enter ASIA.
* ■T3 PHOTO ASIA VIP PASS*
October 18th preview day unlimited admission during general session: 7,000 yen
* ■T3 PHOTO ASIA PASS*
General: Advance 1,500 yen/Same day 2,000 yen
Students: Advance 1,000 yen/Same day 1,500 yen
* ■T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO T3 PHOTO ASIA PASS*
General: 3,500 yen
Student: 2,500 yen
* [T3 PHOTO ASIA Event Overview] *
Name: T3 PHOTO ASIA
Dates: October 19, 2024 (Sat) 11:00 – 19:00 / October 20 (Sun) 11:00 – 19:00 / October 21 (Mon)
11:00 – 17:00 *A preview for the press/VIP will be held on October 18th (Friday).
Venue: Tokyo Midtown Yaesu 4F, 5F (2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) Sponsor: TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY
Main pipe: CMS Co., Ltd.
Lead partner:
Sponsored by:
Grant:
Foundation Strengthening Fund for Cultural and Artistic Activities (Support project for nurturing creators and increasing the added value of cultural facilities) | Japan Arts and Culture Foundation
Fair Director: Kim Jeong-eun
Fair Committee: Akira Takahashi (PGI) / Takashi Kakishima (POETIC SCAPE) / Kana Kawanishi (KANA KAWANISHI GALLERY /
PHOTOGRAPHY) / Ivan Vartanyan (Goliga)
Advisory board members: Tomio Koyama (Tomio Koyama Gallery) / Takayuki Ishii (Taka Ishii Gallery Photography/Film) / Yumiko Chiba (Yumiko Chiba Associates) / Chika Aya (The Third Gallery
Aya) / Joshua Chuan (Gagosian) / Martin Van Peterson (Ibasho) Gallery) / Christophe Guye Gallery / Taro Amano (Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery) Founder: Yoshihiro Hayami
Secretariat: Universal Ad Network Co., Ltd.
WEB: https://t3photo.asia/
* ■What is “T3″?*
“T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL” will be held for the 6th time this year. TOKYO” has expanded its project as “T3”, a platform for developing Asian photography culture consisting of “festivals”, “fairs” and “nurturing projects”. T3 is a photo festival held in the city of Tokyo.
PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO”, three curators will introduce the “New Japanese” exhibition held at MoMA in 1974.
We will hold a special exhibition with the theme of 50 years since the “Photography” exhibition. In addition, the art fair “T3″ where you can actually see and purchase art photos will be held.
PHOTO ASIA” was held for the first time. “T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL
In addition to creating a place where you can enjoy discovering the city and encounter diverse values through “TOKYO,”
By providing a place where art photos can be purchased, ASIA aims to expand awareness of the value of photography as art, and aims to become a hub for photography culture and the art photo market based in Asia.
During this period, San Francisco MoMA will be held in order to share world photography trends and Japanese photography culture.
Various talk events will be held, inviting people from Japan and abroad who are active in the international art world, including curators from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and others.
* ■About the photo festival “T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO”*
A photo festival that offers the pleasure of discovering a new side of Tokyo while exploring the works, encountering new expressions created in the city of Tokyo, and creating cultural tourism through the city. This year, the 6th year, is “New Japanese Photography: 50 years. A special exhibition by three curators will be held in Tokyo’s Yaesu, Nihonbashi, and Kyobashi areas under the theme of “On” from October 5, 2024 (Saturday) to October 27, 2024.
It will be held on Sunday. During the period, in order to share the world photography trends and the culture related to Japanese photography, we will be hosting various events such as San Francisco and New York MoMA.
We also plan to hold various talk events, inviting curators from around the world and other people active in the international art world.
* -T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO event overview-*
Period: October 5th (Sat) – 27th (Sun), 2024
Event area: Indoor and outdoor venues in the Yaesu, Nihonbashi, and Kyobashi areas of Tokyo
Sponsor: TOKYO INSTITUTE of PHOTOGRAPHY
Supervisor: CMS Co., Ltd.
Planning: T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO Executive Committee
Grant:
Foundation Strengthening Fund for Cultural and Artistic Activities (Support project for nurturing creators and increasing the added value of cultural facilities) | Japan Arts and Culture Foundation
Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Arts Council Tokyo [Subsidy for creating attractions of art and culture]
Embassy of France in Japan/Institut Francais
Special sponsors: Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., Tokyo Square Garden, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, Toda Construction Co., Ltd.
Sponsored by: Sigma Co., Ltd., Chuo Nippon Land and Building Co., Ltd., Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Daimaru Tokyo Store Cooperation: National Film Archive, Tokyo Subway Co., Ltd.
Sponsored by: Chuo Ward, Tokyo
URL: https://t3photo.tokyo/