Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers (Hikarie Hall) Opening Report. Illuminating the diverse photographic expressions overlooked from the historical stage
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The exhibition Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers opened at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya, showcasing 30 Japanese women photographers curated by Mari K. Takeuchi and highlighting overlooked diverse photographic expressions.Summary
The exhibition Miracle of the Gaze: The Adventure of Japanese Women Photographers opened at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya, showcasing 30 Japanese women photographers curated by Mari K. Takeuchi. It is part of an international touring show that began at the Arles International Photo Festival and spans from the 1950s to today. About 200 works—including installations, collages, and video—explore memory, body, everyday life, and gender across four thematic chapters. The show highlights pioneers such as Yamasawa Eiko and experimental approaches by artists like Onodera Yuki and Nakanawa Junka, offering a fresh perspective on Japan’s photographic history.
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