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Kyotaro Hayashi's Upcoming Art Exhibition

Canon Marketing Japan, led by President Masachika Adachi, is set to unveil an exciting art exhibition titled 'Hogaraka ni.' featuring the works of renowned filmmaker and photographer Kyotaro Hayashi. The exhibition will take place at the Canon Gallery S, located on the first floor of Canon S Tower in Minato City, Tokyo, from June 27 to August 6, 2025.

Exhibition Overview

• - Dates: June 27, 2025 (Friday) to August 6, 2025 (Wednesday)
• - Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• - Closed: Sundays and Public Holidays
• - Venue: Canon Gallery S, Canon S Tower (2-16-6 Konan, Minato City, Tokyo)
• - Access: Approximately 8 minutes on foot from JR Shinagawa Station's Konan Exit and about 10 minutes from Keihin Express Shinagawa Station.
• - Admission: Free

Exhibition Content

This exhibition features an impressive collection of works by Kyotaro Hayashi, who has traveled around the globe to capture the scenery he has encountered and those he has yet to discover. The exhibition is designed around three thematic spaces: `Tadoru` (float), `Uruou` (moisten), and `Mitsumeru` (gaze), each offering a unique experience:

• - In the `Tadoru` space, photos sway gently as visitors walk through the area, creating an interactive engagement with the works on display.
• - The `Uruou` area features small artworks that appear to float in a dimly lit space, allowing for a sense of transparency and ethereality.
• - Finally, the `Mitsumeru` space showcases a harmonious blend of video and photography, inviting viewers to explore the blurred lines between the two mediums. Hayashi aims to inspire a shared consciousness between the artwork and its audience by deliberately creating ambiguity between his photographic and cinematic expressions.

Having crafted numerous music videos and corporate brand films, Hayashi's unique perspective invites audiences to embrace a joyful lens of interpretation. All photographs displayed have been printed using Canon's imagePROGRAF PRO series printers, ensuring high-quality representation of his art.

Artist’s Message

Kyotaro Hayashi shares his creative journey by stating that he feels as though he has lived guided by his name. Supported by the kindness and understanding he has received, he has reached this point of showcasing his work. In this exhibition, he emphasizes the importance of personal impulses and invites visitors to experience scenery they’ve never seen before and reconnect with familiar views. This heartfelt approach embodies the essence of ‘Hogaraka ni,’ hoping that the audience will share in this joyful experience.

About the Artist

Kyotaro Hayashi
Born in Tokyo in 1989, Kyotaro Hayashi graduated from the Information Design Course at Tama Art University and participated in DRAWING AND MANUAL. He is also a part-time lecturer in the Design Course at Tama Art University. Follow him on Instagram: @kyotaro_photo.

For inquiries from the public, please contact Canon Gallery S at 0570-07-9264 or visit the Canon Gallery website at canon.jp/gallery.