Kyotographie Photography Festival Explores Love Theme Across Kyoto's Historic Venues
Kyotographie International Photography Festival, now in its fifth year, takes place in Kyoto from April 15 to May 14, 2017. Established by Yusuke Nakanishi and Lucille Reyboz, this year's theme is 'Love,' presented through unique installations. At Ryosokuin, Nobuyoshi Araki presents his 2016 work 'A Desktop Love,' which delves into themes of eros and impermanence. Meanwhile, Yan Kallen's 'Between the Light and Darkness' (2017), showcasing traditional crafts on handmade Japanese paper, is exhibited at Mumeisha Yoshida House. Kondaya Genbei hosts around 90 pieces from Robert Mapplethorpe's collection, curated by Peter Marino. The festival's expansion highlights the growing embrace of international art events in Kyoto, alongside initiatives like Parasophia, launched in 2015.
Key facts
- Kyotographie International Photography Festival runs from April 15 to May 14, 2017
- This marks the festival's fifth annual edition
- Founders are artist couple Yusuke Nakanishi and Lucille Reyboz
- 2017 theme is 'Love'
- Nobuyoshi Araki exhibits 'A Desktop Love' (2016) at Kenninji temple's Ryosokuin building
- Hong Kong artist Yan Kallen presents 'Between the Light and Darkness' (2017) at Mumeisha Yoshida House
- Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition from Peter Marino's collection shows at Kondaya Genbei fabric merchant
- Kyoto hosts increasing international art events including Parasophia festival founded in 2015
Entities
Artists
- Yusuke Nakanishi
- Lucille Reyboz
- Nobuyoshi Araki
- Yan Kallen
- Robert Mapplethorpe
Institutions
- Kyotographie International Photography Festival
- Kenninji
- Gion Matsuri
- Parasophia: Kyoto International Festival of Contemporary Culture
- Chanel Nexus Hall
- ArtReview Asia
Locations
- Kyoto
- Japan
- Hong Kong
- Tokyo
- Ginza
- Mali
- France