Kyotographie 2026: 'The Edge' Theme Unites Radical Photography in Kyoto
Kyotographie, the international photography festival held annually in Kyoto, has revealed that its 2026 theme will be 'The Edge,' following the 2025 theme centered on humanity. The event takes place in various art venues and historic private structures throughout Kyoto, showcasing exhibitions that delve into extremes, darkness, and the fringes of society. Highlights include a posthumous exhibit of Fatama Hassona's 'The Eye of Gaza,' a South African segment featuring Lebohang Kganye and Pieter Hugo, along with performances by Msaki and Tubatsi, and a talk by Dr Siyabulela Mandela. Additionally, the festival will present Ernest Cole: House of Bondage, Linder Sterling's retrospective, Anton Corbijn's 'Presence,' and a Daido Moriyama retrospective, alongside nature-inspired works by Juliet Agnel and Atsushi Fukushima. A companion music festival, Kyotophonie, will also be part of the event.
Key facts
- Kyotographie 2026 theme is 'The Edge'.
- Festival runs in Kyoto across art spaces and historical private buildings.
- Fatama Hassona's posthumous exhibition 'The Eye of Gaza' is featured.
- South African focus includes Lebohang Kganye, Pieter Hugo, A4 Arts Foundation, Msaki, Tubatsi, and Dr Siyabulela Mandela.
- Ernest Cole: House of Bondage is at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, curated by Andrea Holzherr of Magnum, first time in Japan.
- Linder Sterling's survey 'Linder: Goddess of the Mind' is at Museum of Kyoto Annex, first Japanese exhibition.
- Anton Corbijn's 'Presence' at Shimadai Gallery features portraits of musicians like David Bowie and Brian Eno.
- Daido Moriyama retrospective at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art, curated by Thyago Nogueira.
Entities
Artists
- Lebohang Kganye
- Fatama Hassona
- Pieter Hugo
- Ernest Cole
- Linder Sterling
- Anton Corbijn
- Daido Moriyama
- Juliet Agnel
- Atsushi Fukushima
- Msaki
- Tubatsi
- Dr Siyabulela Mandela
- Andrea Holzherr
- Thyago Nogueira
- David Bowie
- Brian Eno
- Bob Dylan
- William Burroughs
- Marina Abramovic
- Nan Goldin
- Ai Weiwei
- Lubaina Himid
- Herzog & de Meuron
- Amah-Rose Abrams
Institutions
- Kyotographie
- Kyotophonie
- A4 Arts Foundation
- Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
- Magnum
- Museum of Kyoto Annex
- Shimadai Gallery
- NME
- Depeche Mode
- U2
- Buzzcocks
Locations
- Kyoto
- Japan
- South Africa
- Gaza
- United States
- London
- England