"History of Pioneers in Japanese Photography [Kanto District]" Exhibition
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At Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
Media: Photography, Art Talk
This exhibition is a survey of all the Bakumatsu era photography (1853-1967) from photography museum and literary institutions from all over the country. Part one will focus on the themes of "encounter", "learning" and "potential" in 150 to 200 works taken from institutions in the Kanto area, works that reflect the nature of Japanese people and modern Japan from the Bakumatsu period to the present day. Part two, which will look at works from Kyushu and Shikoku, is planned for 2009.
•Related Workshops
In conjunction with this exhibition, on March 10th, 11th and 24th, there will be workshops teaching visitors how to make albumen paper prints using egg whites, a photographic technique that was used during the Bakumatsu period.
For details on times and how to make a reservation, please see the venue's website (Japanese only).
Schedule
From 2007-03-10 To 2007-05-06
Website
http://www.syabi.com/details/kaitaku.html (Japanese)
Fee
Adults ¥500; University and High School Students ¥400; Junior High School Students and Over 65s ¥250; Elementary School Students and below Free; Disabled and one helper Free
Venue Hours
From 10:00 To 18:00
thursdays closing at 20:00, fridays closing at 20:00
Closed on Mondays
Address
Yebisu Garden Place, 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku, 153-0062 Tokyo
Phone: 03-3280-0099 Fax: 03-3280-0033
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The transition from using photography strictly for portraiture (including Japan's last Tokugawa Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu) into a recording medium of historical events is fascinating. Did you know that photography reached Japanese shores 4 years before Perry?
Interesting exhibition; a shame that some of the photographs are a somewhat difficult to see due to being faded and / or small; unfortunately that must be a function of the age of the photos/daguerreotypes.
This was a fascinating exhibit of the evolution of photography, as well as an insightful view into life 100+ years ago. I particularly enjoyed the prints of merchants and the pictures of damage caused by an earthquake. Definitely recommend taking the time to see this if you have any interest in photography.
いまは使いきりカメラもあるし、携帯電話やデジカメで気軽に写真を撮ることができる。でもここにあるのはまだ写真を撮ることが日常じゃなかったころの記憶で、当時の人やできごとの記憶が鮮明に残っているような、展示室がインスタレーション作品みたいだった。
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Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography
Schedule: From 2007-03-10 To 2007-05-06
Address: Yebisu Garden Place, 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku, 153-0062 Tokyo
Phone: 03-3280-0099 Fax: 03-3280-0033
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