Yasuhiro Ogawa's Abstract Photography Exhibition 'Flowing' Opens in Berlin

Japanese photographer Yasuhiro Ogawa, born in 1968, is presenting his exhibition 'Flowing' at Buchkunst Berlin from March 14 to May 30. The show features his series 'Lost in Kyoto,' which he developed over a decade, capturing the ancient city of Kyoto through abstract imagery rather than traditional documentary styles. Kyoto, a historic Japanese capital with over 10 million foreign visitors in 2024, is depicted in atmospheric shots like misty mountains, blurred cherry blossoms, and obscured figures, aiming to visualize its layered history of human experiences. Ogawa explains that his work reflects the accumulated weight of centuries of emotions and events in Kyoto, creating a sense of suspended moments. The exhibition also includes fragments from his travels in China, Taiwan, and other parts of Japan, often taken from train windows, where landscapes become blurred and textured, sometimes using hand-ground lenses to enhance surface effects. This approach breaks down stability and emphasizes the passage of time, offering a unique perspective on place and memory.