October 01—12
Ephemere Photo Fest
Gallery Conceal Shibuya
Experience the power of Seeing Through Photography at our first ever Ephemere Photo Fest. From October 1st to 12th, 2025, join us at Gallery Conceal Shibuya in Tokyo to immerse yourself in a world of visual storytelling and printed photography.
Schedule Overview
Weekdays – Exhibitions & Workshops
Weekends – Book Launches & Artist Talks
Submit your work to our curated Open Calls, offering distinct opportunities for photographers and image-based artists to showcase their talent in our special programs.
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Contribute to the Ephemere Photo Library
We are looking for physical photography books and zines to add to the Ephemere Photo Library, a temporary and traveling archive that will be showcased throughout the EPF.
Paid
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Open Call #10
In collaboration with Alternative Processes, we are looking for a photographic language of impermanence, where materials, processes, and environments leave their own traces.
Paid
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Open Call #9
We are looking for single images to include in one of our group exhibitions highlighting Permanence.
Free
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Open Call #8
We are looking for photo essays to feature in the first printed Ephemere Journal and a group exhibition highlighting Ephemerality.
Free and Paid
1—Explore captivating solo and group Exhibitions that will feature diverse photographic visions, from traditional prints to dynamic projections, by established and emerging artists.
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Neither Here, Nor There
The Duality of Ephemerality and Permanence
Featuring at least 100 photographers, this group exhibition explores the intricate relationship between the fleeting and the enduring in our world. Featuring diverse photographic perspectives, it delves into how fleeting moments shape lasting impressions and how the enduring is revealed through the transient.
Curated by Anne Murayama
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To Make A Photography Exhibition From Scratch You Must First Invent The Universe
Paris-based American photographer Jordan Reyes' debut exhibition wrestles with the unknowable through mixed media. Drawing from his books, he explores untethering and isolation, finding reorientation through humor, animals, and wonder.
Free Entrance
2—Appreciate the tangible beauty of photobooks and other printed works in our Publications section, featuring new photobook launches, a photobook library, and various photobook activities.
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Ephemere Photo Journal
Introducing the inaugural print issue of the Ephemere Photo Journal, a landmark publication featuring exclusive articles, special features, and selected photo essays.
Designed by renowned artist Wuthipol Ujathammarat and brought to life in cooperation with the esteemed Kyoto Shimbun Printing, EPJ will serve as a new cornerstone for our community.
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Ephemere Photo Library
The Ephemere Photo Library is a temporary and traveling archive that explores the beautiful paradox of the physical book as both a permanent record and a fragile, ephemeral object.
This living, moving catalog showcases a diverse collection of books and zines from Ephemere's own titles and artists worldwide, connecting them with new audiences at various events and exhibitions.
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Photobook Launches
Witness the debut of new photobook titles, including solo publications by Jordan Reyes, Paula Rae Gibson, and many more.
We'll also launch compelling group publications like Eroding Forms, a special collaboration with Alternative Processes.
3—Engage in hands-on learning through specialized Workshops led by inspiring artists and brands, providing distinct opportunities for creative exploration and skill development.
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Corrupting the Image
Mentor: Andie Riekstina (visiting from Berlin, Germany)
This workshop challenges the conventional idea of a photograph, exploring it as a mutable medium. Participants will engage in experimental analog and digital practices to rethink what a photograph can be.
Fee: $50 or ¥7,000
Class Size: 8 participants only
Languages: English, German, Latvian, and Russian -
Intuitive Photo Sequencing
Mentor: Clay Mills (visiting from Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Focus on the art of sequencing and editing a body of work into a cohesive narrative. This hands-on session helps photographers build relationships between images and harness their innate artistic intuitionFee: $100 or ¥15,000
Class Size: 6 participants only
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I Photograph What I Want To See
Mentor:Jordan Reyes (visiting from Paris, France)
This 3-day intensive workshop is a deep dive into honing a personal photographic methodology. Create a sustainable and honest practice by focusing on work that feels true to yourself, rather than seeking external validation.
Fee: $250 or ¥35,000
Class Size: 4 participants only
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Polaroid Lifts
Mentor: Chiara Salvi of Alternative Processes (visiting from Italy)
This workshop explores an experimental photographic process that redefines what a photograph can be. Participants will learn to transfer instant photo emulsions onto new surfaces, creating unique, transformed artworks.
Fee: $35 or ¥5,000
Class Size: 8 participants only
Languages: English and Italian
4—Gain insights from leading voices in photography and publishing during our series of Artist Talks, featuring key individuals shaping the contemporary visual landscape in Japan and beyond.
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Most People Are Winging It, And I’m Most People, Too
In this talk, visiting artist Jordan Reyes will detail his journeys in writing, music, and photography – how becoming familiar with the commercial, critical, and artistic sides of each medium points to parallel methodologies, despite conventional wisdom noting their differences. He will also talk about his anti-exceptionalist take on artistry, becoming your best teacher, and trusting your intuition above guidance from others.
• Saturday, October 04 – time to be confirmed
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The Printing of Ephemere Photo Journal
This talk Kyoto Shimbun Printing’s Hanako Hayashi and Yoshihiko Okazaki will showcase the production process of Ephemere Photo Journal, including data checks and color proofing, and show you how the pages are created.
• Sunday, October 05 – time to be confirmed
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Alternative Processes and Eroding Forms
In this talk, Alternative Processes founder Chiara Salvi explores alternative photographic processes as living, transitional practices—where sustainability, materiality, and imperfection guide creation. Embracing unpredictability and dialogue with nature, it invites a reimagining of photography as a slow, process-led art that values transformation over control.
• Saturday, October 11 – time to be confirmed
• Free Seating
The Ephemere Photo Fest is brought to life through the invaluable support and cooperation of our incredible partners, to whom we extend our very special thanks for enriching the world of photography.
The Ephemere Photo Fest is a collaborative celebration, and we invite you to be more involved and play a direct role in its success!
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Become a Volunteer
Join the EPF team as a volunteer and make a direct impact at our first-ever festival! We need enthusiastic individuals to assist with various daily tasks at Gallery Conceal Shibuya from October 1-12.
This is an invaluable opportunity to gain hands-on experience, network with artists and industry professionals, and contribute to fostering a photography community, and receive discounts on workshops.
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Become an Affiliate
Partner with EPF! We're actively seeking brands and collectives interested in collaborating to enhance the EPF experience.
As an affiliate, you'll gain distinctive visibility and connect with a passionate global audience, contributing directly to the success of our first-ever festival.
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General Inquiries
Have questions about EPF or simply want to learn more? Feel free to reach out to us with any general inquiries.