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Toki Hiro Sato Photography Exhibition: "Strata of Time"

Event Overview
Canon Marketing Japan, led by President Masachika Adachi, is set to host the photography exhibition "Strata of Time" featuring the work of Toki Hiro Sato at the Canon Gallery S located in Canon S Tower, Tokyo. This exhibition will run from June 25 to August 6, 2026.

• - Dates: June 25, 2026 (Thursday) to August 6, 2026 (Thursday)
• - Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• - Closed: Sundays and public holidays
• - Venue: Canon Gallery S (Canon S Tower 1F, 2-16-6 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
• - Access: Approximately 8 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa Station, Konan Exit and about 10 minutes from Keikyu Shinagawa Station
• - Admission: Free

Exhibition Details
This exhibition showcases the remarkable work of photographer Toki Hiro Sato, who has dedicated his career to exploring the relationship between time and space through innovative photographic techniques. Through a unique blend of shooting, projection, and re-photographing, Sato has presented numerous works both domestically and internationally that visualize the layers of memory and time ingrained in specific locations.

Key highlights of the exhibition include the acclaimed Magic Lantern series, which was originally featured in a solo exhibition at the Hachinohe City Museum of Art in 2022. This series delves into the interplay of light, time, and place. Additionally, visitors will have the opportunity to experience new works like An Hour Exposure, which captures the transformations of Tokyo through long exposure photography, and Phantom Images, which overlays daytime scenes as they are projected at night, effectively visualizing the fleeting overlaps of light and time. All displayed photographs are printed using Canon's imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 printers.

Artist's Message
Toki Hiro Sato notes, “After six years of preparation, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, I successfully launched my exhibition at the Hachinohe City Museum of Art in 2022. A pivotal element was the Magic Lantern series, where I captured significant cultural events like the Sansha Taisai Festival and the traditional winter Enburi festival over time, re-projecting those images back onto the landscapes of Hachinohe.” Sato emphasizes the magic lantern as a device that releases images outward, bringing past visuals into present spaces. The upcoming exhibition features new works that explore the ephemeral nature of light and time within everyday Tokyo landscapes through techniques like long-exposure photography and night projections.

Event Schedule
1. Gallery Talk
- Date: July 4, 2026 (Saturday) at 3:30 PM
- Venue: Canon Gallery S
- Registration: No prior application necessary, but entry may be restricted. Please confirm before attending.
2. Talk Event
- Date: July 11, 2026 (Saturday) from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM (Reception begins at 1:30 PM)
- Venue: Canon Hall S (3rd Floor, Canon S Tower)
- Guest Speaker: Toshiharu Ito (Art Historian / Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of the Arts)
- Registration: Pre-registration through the Canon Gallery website (canon.jp/gallery) is required.
- Capacity: 150 attendees (first-come, first-served; free admission)

About the Artist
Toki Hiro Sato, born in 1957 in Yamagata Prefecture, completed his graduate studies in sculpture at Tokyo University of the Arts. He continues to explore light expression through the structure of photography, marrying it with his physical experiences. His prominent exhibitions include venues such as the Sakata City Museum of Art (1999) and the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art (2005). Sato has garnered several accolades, including the 65th Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Arts Award and currently holds the position of Professor Emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts as well as the Director of the Domon Ken Museum of Photography.

Contact Information

• - For public inquiries: Canon Gallery S at 0570-07-9264
• - Visit Canon's gallery website: canon.jp/gallery