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Ikko Narahara “Venice — Nightscapes”
Taka Ishii Gallery Photography / Film
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Ikko Narahara
Taka Ishii Gallery Photography / Film presents “Venice— Nightscapes”, a solo exhibition of works by Ikko Narahara, from September 24 to October 22. Narahara, whose work is highly regarded in Japan and abroad, captures numerous facets of culture as they unfold in various sites from a unique macroscopic perspective. This exhibition will feature approximately 15 works shot between the late 1970s and early 1980s and included in his book Venice – Nightscapes (1985), part of his trilogy of books on Venice. He was enthralled by Venice upon his first visit in 1964 and subsequently returned frequently to complete his series.
Narahara first visited Venice in 1964 during his 1962 – 65 stay in Europe. He was moved by the mystical cityscape that suddenly appeared on water as it was illumined by the headlights of the boat on which he had arrived. He remained fascinated by Venice and returned on his way back to New York after traveling the Aegean Sea by boat in 1973. The origins of the city on water, by which it is isolated from the world, and the canals that run throughout to create a complex cityscape, intensified life in Venice. As a result, the city is colored strongly by its residents. For Narahara, who had been staying in New York and shooting various parts of the U.S. between 1970 and 1974, has written, “In contrast to the U.S., the nation closest to outer space, Venice was a city closest to humanity.” Venice was even more appealing than before, and he continued to adore, and frequently revisited the city after moving back to Tokyo.
For Narahara, Venice is a city that, “lives in joy after having savored the fact that all occurrences on earth will finally pass.” His interest in the city resulted in a trilogy of books: Arcades of Light – Piazza San Marco (1981), which is over 40 meters in length and documents the arch corridor of Piazza San Marco; Venice – Nightscapes (1985), which captured the brilliant darkness of the city on water; and Venetian Light (1987), his first book featuring all color photography. Venice – Nightscapes received the Award of the Year from the Photographic Society of Japan in 1986.
Narahara first visited Venice in 1964 during his 1962 – 65 stay in Europe. He was moved by the mystical cityscape that suddenly appeared on water as it was illumined by the headlights of the boat on which he had arrived. He remained fascinated by Venice and returned on his way back to New York after traveling the Aegean Sea by boat in 1973. The origins of the city on water, by which it is isolated from the world, and the canals that run throughout to create a complex cityscape, intensified life in Venice. As a result, the city is colored strongly by its residents. For Narahara, who had been staying in New York and shooting various parts of the U.S. between 1970 and 1974, has written, “In contrast to the U.S., the nation closest to outer space, Venice was a city closest to humanity.” Venice was even more appealing than before, and he continued to adore, and frequently revisited the city after moving back to Tokyo.
For Narahara, Venice is a city that, “lives in joy after having savored the fact that all occurrences on earth will finally pass.” His interest in the city resulted in a trilogy of books: Arcades of Light – Piazza San Marco (1981), which is over 40 meters in length and documents the arch corridor of Piazza San Marco; Venice – Nightscapes (1985), which captured the brilliant darkness of the city on water; and Venetian Light (1987), his first book featuring all color photography. Venice – Nightscapes received the Award of the Year from the Photographic Society of Japan in 1986.
Schedule | Sep 24 (Sat) 2016-Oct 22 (Sat) 2016 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Sep 24 (Sat) 2016 18:00 - 20:00 | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Taka Ishii Gallery Photography / Film http://www.takaishiigallery.com/  | ||||
| Location | 2F Axis Bldg., 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 | ||||
| Access | 8 minute walk from exit 3 at Roppongi Station on the Hibiya or Toei Oedo line, 8 minute walk from exit 1 at Roppongi-itchome Station on the Namboku line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6447-1035 | ||||
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