I’m interrupting a scheduled post to share this. Canon Gallery in Shinagawa had this amazing photo exhibition.
Japan Architectural Photographers Association 50th Anniversary Photo Exhibition: “Station Chronicles: Unknown Station Buildings”
Below is an overview of the photo exhibition, quoted from the official organizer website.
This exhibition is held as part of the 50th anniversary commemorative project of the Japan Architectural Photographers Association. It displays 286 works photographed over a year and a half by 34 volunteer members, featuring 289 architecturally compelling station buildings constructed from the early days of railways through the mid-Showa period and still standing today, spanning from Hokkaido to Kyushu.
As these works are by photographers specializing in architectural photography, you can appreciate the charm of these station buildings expressed from a unique perspective, distinct from conventional station photography.
In short, this is a truly delightful event where you can enjoy plenty of “great-looking station photos” with a different flavor than those taken by so-called “railway enthusiasts” (though some photographers here might also be railway photographers).
Alongside photos of stations I know well, like Oigawa Railway and Kominato Railway, which made me think “Yes, this is it!” and brought a smile, the “Important Cultural Property Trio” of Tokyo Station, Moji Port Station, and the former Taisha Station were displayed as particularly large panel photos, which I found utterly captivating.
The exhibition was generously “photography permitted,” so I did take a few shots with my GF10. However, rather than showing my amateur snaps, I strongly recommend fellow enthusiasts visit the venue in person.
The exhibition runs until March 5th, but for those whose schedules don’t allow a visit, purchasing this photo book is another way to experience it.
So, that’s my recommendation for a great photo exhibition.
