Exhibition

Photographer Yoshikazu Shirakawa (1935-2022), from Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, has been photographing the majestic natural scenery of various parts of the world for many years. Following "The Alps," "The Himalayas," "The Americas," "The World of the Bible," "Mainland China," "The Original Landscape of the Gods," "The Introduction of Buddhism," "Antarctica," "The 100 Most Famous Mountains in the World," "The 100 Most Famous Waterfalls in the World," and "Eternal Japan," the series "Creation of the World" is the culmination of all 12 series and the final series. The exhibition will feature 196 works selected by the artist himself from his work over a period of approximately 50 years, including "The Wave," a scenic spot in the United States that has been attracting attention in recent years, and the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia, as well as works from his final years.

Organizers: Memorial Photo Exhibition of Yoshikazu Shirakawa "The Creation of Heaven and Earth" Executive Committee (Ehime Prefecture, Ehime Shimbun, Ehime Asahi Television)
Planning cooperation: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
Cooperation: Toppan Printing, Shogakukan
Sponsors: Iyo Bank, Daiichi Gas, Daio Paper, Kajima Construction, Umekinzansen
Supporters: Ehime Prefectural Board of Education, Shikokuchuo City, Shikokuchuo City Board of Education, Matsuyama City, Matsuyama City Board of Education, Ehime Prefecture Municipal Board of Education Association, Ehime Cultural Promotion Foundation, Ehime Photographers Association, Ehime Prefectural Art Association, Ehime Art Education Federation, Ehime Prefectural Cultural Association, NHK Matsuyama Broadcasting Station, Nankai Broadcasting, Television Ehime, Ai Television, Ehime CATV, Shikoku Chuo Television, Ehime CATV Council, FM Ehime

Ehime Prefectural Museum of Art, Ehime Asahi Television, Ehime Shimbun Travel, Ehime CATV, Iyotetsu Takashimaya, Fuji Grand all stores in Ehime Prefecture (Emifull Masaki, Kawanoe, Niihama, Saijo, Imabari, Matsuyama, Shigenobu, Ozu, Kitahama, Kitauwajima), Coop Ehime Lifestyle and Culture Services, Akiya Bookstores all stores in the prefecture (excluding some stores), Lawson Ticket (L Code 62412), Ticket Pia (P Code 686-260), Seven Ticket (http://7ticket.jp), e+ (eplus), etc. [Order] Ehime Shimbun prefectural branches (excluding Toyo Branch Shikoku Chuo), Ehime Shimbun Area Service, Shikoku Chuo Television

*Advance tickets will be on sale from Thursday, October 20, 2022 to Friday, January 13, 2023.

Date and time: Saturday, January 14th, 14:00-15:30
Guests: Sekiji Kazuko (curator, head of business planning at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum)
Murakami Masakazu (PCT LLC, editor in chief of the magazine "Photography")
Moderator: Sugiyama Haruka (specialist curator at the museum)
Venue: Auditorium, 1st floor of the main building
*Free. Reservation required (maximum 60 people).

Date and time: Saturday, February 4th and Saturday, March 4th, from 14:00 each (approximately 1 hour)
Lecturer: Haruka Sugiyama (specialist curator at the museum)
Location: Special exhibition room on the 1st floor of the main building
*Ticket required, no application required
Capacity: 10 people each

We will create a camera obscura (a device that uses the principles of a camera) that people can enter. It will then be installed in the museum for the duration of the exhibition.
Date and time: Saturday, February 18th, 14:00-16:00
Lecturer: Kanari Mei (Museum curator)
Location: Observation lobby on the second floor of the main building
*Free, no registration required (please view with an appropriate distance from others)

We will print the black and white negatives. We will create unique photographs by combining and printing multiple negatives. (We will provide the negatives.)
Date and time: Sunday, March 5th, 14:00-17:00
Instructor: Kanari Mei (Museum curator)
Location: South Building Atelier 2
Materials cost: 300 yen
Capacity: 6 people
Target: High school students and above
※Application required

We will look at each piece carefully and discuss it.
Date and time: February 26th (Sun), March 12th (Sun), from 11:00 (approximately 30 minutes)
Navigator: Museum Art Guide Volunteer
Location: Training Room on the 2nd floor of the main building
Capacity: 20 people
*Free. No registration required.

We will guide visually impaired people from the general information desk to support them as they enjoy the exhibits.
*Application required. (Dates and times will be decided after consultation.)