Kyotographie 2023 Explores Borders Through Photography Across Kyoto Venues

Kyotographie, the 11th international photography festival, was held in Kyoto from April 15 to May 14, 2023, centered around the theme 'Border.' The event featured fifteen exhibitions, each highlighting individual perspectives on global migration and cultural identity. Joana Choumali's 2023 work, 'Kyoto–Abidjan,' linked market vendors from both cities using red threads. César Dezfuli's ongoing series 'Passengers' (2016–) depicted West African refugees, while Dennis Morris's 'Colored Black' reflected the British-Caribbean community in East London during the 1960s and 70s. At Nijō Castle, Yuriko Takagi's 'Parallel World' examined clothing as a boundary, and Coco Capitán's 'Ookini' showcased local youth at Kōmyō-in Temple. Kazuhiko Matsumura's 'Heartstrings' at Hachiku-an focused on narratives surrounding dementia. The festival emphasized glocalisation through fashion, youth culture, and health themes.