Matsuko | “Keizo Kitajima Photography Exhibition: Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time”
Keizo Kitajima’s photography exhibition at the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum deeply explores themes of place, time, and the photographer’s perspective.Summary
The photography exhibition “Keizo Kitajima: Borrowed Place, Borrowed Time,” held at the Nagano Prefectural Art Museum, showcased Kitajima’s work from his early period to his recent creations, delving into the concept of “borrowing” in his photography. The title originates from a phrase by Han Suyin and reflects experiences across various places and times, including the Soviet era, Okinawa, and post-earthquake Japan. The “UNTITLED RECORDS” series particularly captures the relationship between landscapes and people, revealing Kitajima’s perspective of capturing landscapes as snapshots. The exhibition concludes with a video work that introspects the act of photographing landscapes, serving as an attempt to explore how to engage with places.
(Source：artscape)