A talk event titled "Fashion Photography Born from the Streets" will be held on April 1st at the IMA CONCEPT STORE in Roppongi to celebrate the release of "IMA vol. 11," which focuses on the current state of fashion photography. The event will feature Shoichi Aoki, founder of the magazines "STREET" and "FRUiTS," and Asami Kiyokawa, an artist whose wide-ranging activities began with street photography. Focusing on "street" and "fashion photography," the event will explore Aoki's 30-year journey, Kiyokawa's origins, and her current creative endeavors. Shoichi Aoki is a globally active photographer and pioneer of street photography, having held exhibitions in galleries and museums overseas. In 1985, he founded "STREET," a pioneering snap magazine showcasing street fashion from London, Paris, and other cities. In 1996, he also launched "FRUiTS," a magazine focused on the fashion culture of young people in Harajuku. She continues to maintain an independent style, handling everything from photography to editing for these magazines. Meanwhile, artist and art director Asami Kiyokawa is active in a wide range of fields, including fine art, costume design, advertising, video, spatial design, and product design. Her most highly acclaimed works include "Bijo Saishu" (Beauty Collection) and "Otokoito" (Otokoito), which utilize the unique technique of embroidering onto photographs. She is particularly known for her works showcasing the beauty and allure of women. She has also received numerous awards, including the VOCA Exhibition Award, VOGUE JAPAN Women of the Year 2012, and the ASIAGRAPH Award's First Prize. Her "Bijo Saishu" exhibition, held at Omotesando Hills in 2012, drew a record number of visitors. She is scheduled to hold a large-scale solo exhibition at Kanazu Sosaku no Mori in Fukui Prefecture in July.
[Event Information]
Fashion photography born from the street
Venue: IMA Concept Store
Address: AXIS Building 3F, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Date: April 1st
Time: 20:00 to 22:00
Admission: 1,500 yen for adults (1,200 yen for IMA magazine subscribers)
