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Why Artists Make Film — Kenshi Daito: Talk Event

🗓️ Program Details

  • Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

  • Time: 14:00 - 15:00

  • Language: Japanese (with English supplementary information as needed)

  • Admission: Free

📖 About the Program

The history of photography has been updated with the emergence of new technologies and materials. In this talk, photographer and Tokyo Alternative Photography Club founder Kenshi Daito will explore the relationship between research into photographic materials and artistic practice, using his currently developing black-and-white film "Retgra" as a starting point. Through the practice of an artist himself working on the development of photographic materials, we will consider how photographic technology has been involved in the formation of photographic expression and culture, and what possibilities are currently open up.

🎤 About the Artist

Kenshi Daito

Photographer and researcher. Based in Kyoto, he researches and creates works using historical photographic techniques and materials. He is the founder of Tokyo Alternative Photography. Through alternative processes such as cyanotype and gum print, he explores the relationship between photographic technique and artistic practice. He is currently working on developing his own black and white film, "Retgra."

📌 Guidelines

  • Capacity: Strictly limited to 10 seats per program. 

  • Seating Policy: First-come, first-served. No advance reservations required.

  • Drink Policy: Guests are kindly encouraged to purchase one drink at the 1st-floor register before heading up to the 2nd-floor gallery space.

  • Book Sales: Selected photobooks are available for purchase. Please handle all payments at the 1st-floor cafe register.

  • Venue: Ogawa Coffee Sakaimachi Nishiki Branch (2F Gallery Space).

✉️ Inquiries

For any questions regarding this program, please contact Anne Murayama directly:

  • Instagram DM: @ephemere.tokyo or @anne.murayama

  • Email: anne@ephemere.tokyo

  • Phone: 090-1915-1125

⚠️ Please refrain from calling or inquiring with the Ogawa Coffee cafe staff regarding event details.

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