Encounter two of Japan’s most exciting photographers – Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai – in a rare opportunity to see their thought-provoking works in the UK.
Exploring the virtual exhibition
- Starting just outside the Gallery, you can move around by using the circular portals on the floor.
- The information icons tell you more about the exhibits and the play icons play the videos on the screens.
- To immerse yourself in this exhibition, click on the full-screen icon in the top right-hand corner of the tour.
- When you’re finished inside the Gallery, continue the virtual exhibition upstairs on the ground floor.
The creation of this virtual exhibition is supported by JTI UK.
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About Kyotographie
Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai is on display at Japan House London from 3 June to 18 October 2026.
Kyotographie is the first time both Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai have been presented together, with their works displayed in large, immersive projections and prints that make visitors feel part of the images themselves.
Kawada, one of Japan’s most celebrated photographers, has spent eight decades redefining the possibilities of the medium. The exhibition features Chizu (The Map), his landmark photobook examining the scars of the postwar period. Visitors can also experience The Last Cosmology, his series capturing celestial phenomena, alongside new works the 93-year-old regularly posts on social media.
In her first major UK show, Iwane presents Kipuka, her award-winning exploration of the lives of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. She also shares works from A New River, a haunting series of night-time cherry blossoms photographed in Japan’s northeastern Tо̄hoku region during the COVID-19 crisis, populated with characters from Japanese folk traditions.
Both photographers have featured in the international photography festival Kyotographie, held every year across Kyoto. This exhibition – the first ever photography show at Japan House London – is organized in partnership with Kyotographie International Photography Festival.
This exhibition is supported by Epson UK Ltd.