Silver gelatin photographs by contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto gathered in "Extinction Photography: Hiroshi Sugimoto" currently on view
An exhibition focusing on Hiroshi Sugimoto's silver gelatin photography is currently held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.Summary
The exhibition "HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: EXTINCTION" is currently being held at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, focusing on the silver gelatin photography that serves as the foundation of Hiroshi Sugimoto's diverse artistic career. As digital technology replaces traditional methods, the exhibition highlights the "endangered" art of silver gelatin printing, featuring approximately 60 works ranging from his early pieces in the late 1970s to newly unveiled works.
The exhibition showcases 13 different series, including the famous "Dioramas," which capture realistic wildlife displays, and the "Stylized Sculpture" series, which views fashion through the lens of modern sculpture. Additionally, the museum's collection of Sugimoto's works and "Sugimoto Notes"—undisclosed materials revealing his creative process—are on display. A related poster exhibition is also scheduled to take place, offering a comprehensive look at the overwhelming scale and power of Sugimoto's photographic world.
(Source：装苑ONLINE)