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Masakazu Murakami
Zen Foto Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition ”Dream Within a Dream,” by photographer Masakazu Murakami, from Thursday, January 29 to Saturday, March 14, 2026. This marks the artist's first exhibition at Zen Foto Gallery and commemorates the release of his latest photobook published by the gallery in October 2025. The exhibition features 26 carefully selected works from his collection of negatives spanning 25 years since around 2000, and represents the series’ debut.
As an homage to the photographer Yoshiichi Hara, whom he deeply respects, Murakami has printed these photographs on baryta paper while leaving the black borders intact mirroring the design of the photobook. In his own words, he seeks to convey the unmistakable presence of film itself.
Peculiar signboards, drifting gazes, the sky above, streams of sunlight and the silhouettes it reveals...
As if one were sinking beneath water, with blurred vision and muffled hearing, the experience while looking at these photos evokes the curious sensation of peering into someone else's daydream.
During the exhibition, on Saturday, February 7, a talk event with photographer John Sypal will be held.
[Related Event]
Talk Event: Masakazu Murakami × John Sypal
Date: February 7 (Sat) 17:00-18:00
*No reservation required. Participation is free.
As an homage to the photographer Yoshiichi Hara, whom he deeply respects, Murakami has printed these photographs on baryta paper while leaving the black borders intact mirroring the design of the photobook. In his own words, he seeks to convey the unmistakable presence of film itself.
Peculiar signboards, drifting gazes, the sky above, streams of sunlight and the silhouettes it reveals...
As if one were sinking beneath water, with blurred vision and muffled hearing, the experience while looking at these photos evokes the curious sensation of peering into someone else's daydream.
During the exhibition, on Saturday, February 7, a talk event with photographer John Sypal will be held.
[Related Event]
Talk Event: Masakazu Murakami × John Sypal
Date: February 7 (Sat) 17:00-18:00
*No reservation required. Participation is free.
Schedule | Jan 29 (Thu) 2026-Mar 14 (Sat) 2026 Opening Hours Information
Opening Reception Feb 7 (Sat) 2026 18:00 - 19:00 | ||||
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Website | https://zen-foto.jp/en/exhibition/masakazu-murakami-“dream-within-a-dream” | ||||
| Venue | Zen Foto Gallery http://www.zen-foto.jp/ | ||||
| Location | 2F Piramide Bldg., 6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0032 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 1a or 1b at Roppongi Station on the Hibiya or Toei Oedo line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-6804-1708 | ||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it       |
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