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Upcoming Exhibition at Canon Gallery

Canon Marketing Japan, led by President Masachika Adachi, is set to present an evocative photography exhibition by Hiroshi Nagakura titled "Singing in the Blue Sky, Lying on the Grasslands". This exhibition will take place at the Canon Gallery S, located on the first floor of the Canon S Tower in Minato, Tokyo. The event opens its doors to the public from October 2 to November 10, 2026.

Exhibition Details

• - Dates: October 2 (Friday) - November 10 (Tuesday)
• - Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• - Closed on: Sundays and national holidays
• - Location: Canon Gallery S, 2-16-6 Konan, Minato, Tokyo, First Floor, Canon S Tower
• - Access: Approximately an 8-minute walk from JR Shinagawa Station’s Konan exit, and around 10 minutes from Keikyu Shinagawa Station.
• - Admission Fee: Free

The exhibition features a selection of 58 photographs, taken over the span of Nagakura's 50-year career. He has traveled to conflict zones like Afghanistan and El Salvador, explored the Amazon and Siberia, and documented the lives of people in Pacific islands affected by climate change. Through these experiences, Nagakura confronts profound questions about existence: "What does it mean to live?" and "What do we connect to in our lives?"

Hiroshi Nagakura's large-scale works immerse the audience in the atmosphere of the places he has visited and the narratives of the people he has captured. Each piece aims to evoke a visceral connection to the subjects, urging viewers to reflect on the essence of life and the meaning behind his art.

Special Events

The exhibition will also feature special events:

• - Talk Event on October 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Canon Hall S, Third Floor. Join renowned photographer Hiroshi Nagakura as he shares insights about his work.

- Registration: Available on the Canon Gallery website.
- Capacity: 300 participants (first-come, first-served, free entry).

• - Gallery Talk Sessions:

- October 3, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
- October 17, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
- October 31, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
- November 7, 2026, 14:00 - 15:00
- Location: Canon Gallery S, First Floor.

No registration needed for these talks, but entry may be limited depending on crowd conditions.

Note: Event dates and venues are subject to change.

Artist's Message

Hiroshi Nagakura reflects on his encounters and the profound connections he has established with the people he met throughout his travels. He muses, "What do I possess? What do I strive for, and what do I wish to connect with?" For half a century, armed with his camera, he has sought answers as he sprinted across savannas, crossed canyons, and navigated mountain ranges. Battling the scorching heat of deserts and the biting cold of tundras, he continually interrogated not only the essence of living but the very significance of capturing life through his lens.

About the Artist

Hiroshi Nagakura, born in 1952, began documenting global conflicts and various locales including the Silk Road and the Amazon in 1980. His work has earned him accolades, including the Domon Ken Prize and the Kodansha Publishing Culture Award. His notable photo books include "MASSOUD" and "Faces of the Silk Road," and his writings feature titles like "Singing to the Earth: Encounters of Hiroshi Nagakura with People and Landscapes." Since 2015, he has organized the "Nagakura Shoten School" in his hometown of Kushiro to provide a platform for global encounters. Recently, the film "Pencil and Gun: Hiroshi Nagakura's Gaze" was released in September 2023 and is currently touring across Japan. Furthermore, he plans to hold photography exhibitions across six cities in Brazil from October 2023 until January 2026.

For inquiries from the public, please contact Canon Gallery S at 0570-07-9264 or visit the Canon Gallery homepage.