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Production of “elles” Photobook — Junko Kaisato and Yuki Nakazawa: Dialogue

🗓️ Program Details

  • Date: Friday, May 8, 2026

  • Time: 

  • Language: Japanese

  • Admission: Free

📖 About the Program

Two years after first presenting this series at KG+ in 2024, it's now back as a photobook. The artist will share behind-the-scenes details about the book, including what he learned from the exhibition, the title change midway through, and how it was incorporated into the design. Based on an essay contributed by Yuki Nakazawa of KG+ to "elles," Nakazawa will discuss contemporary photography from his perspective. Anyone interested in photobook production, as well as those just starting out or even just a passing interest in photography, is welcome.

🎤 About the Artists

Junko Kaisato

After earning a degree in Japanese Literature from Atomi Gakuen Junior College, she transferred to the Department of Fine Arts at Kyoto University of the Arts. She began her career as a commercial photographer for magazines and advertisements, and in her artwork, she explores creative expression, primarily focusing on contemporary society, women, and the relationship between mind and body. She presided over a project that questioned the relationship with society through children (2010-2019), and published her book "I LOVE..." from mille books. She held solo exhibitions at KG+ (2022-2024), participated in the Morioka Shoten curated exhibition "Children and Absurdity: Yet the World Is Worth Living In" (2024-2025), participated in the Ephemere group exhibition "ANTHOLOGY 1" (2026), and launched the publishing label LILYPRESS, publishing the photobook "elles" under the artist duo name Jeanne with Naoko Ishii (2026-). 

Yuki Nakazawa

Born in Mie Prefecture in 1980, graduated from Kyoto University of Foreign Studies in 2002 and Visual Arts Osaka in 2004. In addition to his work as a photographer, he is broadly involved in the photography business, including criticism, direction, coordination, publishing, school management, and photographic work production. His major works include "Re:[ ]De:||". He critically examines the structure of photography and society, and creates photographic works from the perspective of contemporary art, combining new technologies while being rooted in traditional photography. His direction work includes running galleryMain (2010-2024), serving as program director for the KYOTOGRAPHIE satellite event KG+ (2015-), and leading the photography project team Q (2025-).

📌 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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