Japanese Women Photographers Survey at The Photographers' Gallery
The Photographers' Gallery in London presents 'Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now', a comprehensive survey featuring over 200 works by 27 artists. The exhibition traces the evolution of Japanese women in photography from post-war pioneers to contemporary experimental voices, highlighting their role in documenting social change and challenging conventions. Key themes include the impact of Japan's 1980s equal opportunity laws, which enabled more women to pursue professional photography careers, and the artists' intimate portrayals of daily life, motherhood, and femininity. The show runs until September 27 at the gallery's Ramillies Street location.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now'
- Hosted at The Photographers' Gallery, London
- Features over 200 photographs by 27 Japanese women photographers
- Runs until September 27
- Includes works from post-war pioneers to contemporary artists
- Highlights the effect of Japan's 1980s equal opportunity laws on women's careers in photography
- Artists documented student protests and changing gender roles
- Addresses conventions of beauty and femininity
Entities
Artists
- Hara Mikiko
- HIROMIX
- Ishikawa Mao
- Ishiuchi Miyako
- Katayama Mari
- Kawauchi Rinko
- Komatsu Hiroko
- Kon Michiko
- Nagashima Yurie
- Narahashi Asako
- Ninagawa Mika
- Nishimura Tamiko
- Noguchi Rika
- Nomura Sakiko
- Okabe Momo
- Okanoue Toshiko
- Onodera Yuki
- Sawada Tomoko
- Shiga Lieko
- Sugiura Kunié
- Tawada Yuki
- Tokiwa Toyoko
- Tomoko Yoneda
- Ushioda Tokuko
- Watanabe Hitomi
- Yamazawa Eiko
- Yanagi Miwa
Institutions
- The Photographers' Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- 16–18 Ramillies Street, London