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By Yumi Nakamura

Kyoto International Photography Festival 2025 (Kyotographie) Begins April 12, With 13 Featured Artists Including Martin Parr And Mao Ishikawa

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The Matterhorn, Alps, 1990 Photo: © Martin Parr/Magnum Photos

Theme and Artists for KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival 2025, Set for Its 13th Year, Have Been Unveiled

KYOTOGRAPHIE Kyoto International Photography Festival is one of Japan's few international photography and independent art festivals, held in Kyoto, a city celebrated for its rich cultural heritage. The theme for the 13th edition in 2025 is "HUMANITY." In a world where global social issues are intensifying, the festival will explore the urgent challenges we face today through the work of a diverse group of artists. From Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, May 11, 2025, the main program will feature 13 artists from 10 countries, with their works displayed at various locations throughout Kyoto.

Participating Artists Include:

  • Pushpamala N
"Dressing Up Pushpamala N Mother India Avega The Passion and The Arrival of Vasco da Gama" Presented by CHANEL NEXUS...
"Dressing Up: Pushpamala N Mother India, Avega ~ The Passion and The Arrival of Vasco da Gama" Presented by CHANEL NEXUS HALL Venue: Kyoto Museum Annex Photo: Motherland: The Festive Tableau, 2009 © Pushpamala N
  • JR
"JR Kyoto Chronicles 2024" Venue: North side corridor wall of Kyoto Station Building, 1st basement floor of Kyoto Shimbun Building (former printing factory) Photo The Chronicles of San Francisco Lightbox USA 2018 © JR
"JR Kyoto Chronicle 2024" Venue: North side corridor wall of Kyoto Station Building, Kyoto Shimbun Building basement 1st floor (former printing factory) Photo: The Chronicles of San Francisco, Lightbox, USA, 2018 © JR
  • Graciela Iturbide
Presented by DIOR Venue: Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Annex Photo © Graciela Iturbide for Dior Vogue Mexico 2023
Presented by DIOR Venue: Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Annex Photo: © Graciela Iturbide for Dior - Vogue Mexico 2023
  • Martin Parr
"Small World" In collaboration with Magnum Photos Photo Chichn Itz Mexico 2002 © Martin ParrMagnum Photos
“Small World” In collaboration with Magnum Photos Photo: Chichén Itzá, Mexico, 2002 © Martin Parr/Magnum Photos
  • Eric Poitevin
Presented by Van Cleef amp Arpels Venue: Ryosokuin Photo © Eric Poitevin
Presented by Van Cleef & Arpels Venue: Ryosokuin Photo: © Eric Poitevin
  • Adam Ruhana
Venue: Yachikuan (former Kawasaki family residence) Photo © Adam Rouhana
Venue: Yachikuan (Former Kawasaki Family Residence) Photo: © Adam Rouhana
  • Mao Ishikawa
Presented by SIGMA Venue: Kondaya Genbei Takein no Ma Photo ©︎ Mao Ishikawa
Presented by SIGMA Venue: Kondaya Genbei Takein no Ma Photo: ©︎ Mao Ishikawa
  • Tamaki Yoshida
Ruinart Japan Award 2024 Winner Photo © Tamaki Yoshida This image represents work in progress
Ruinart Japan Award 2024 Winner Photo: © Tamaki Yoshida * This image represents work in progress
  • Lee Shulman & Omar Victor Diop
The Anonymous Project presents "Being There" Supported by agnès b. Venue: Shimadai Gallery Photo Being There52V1 2024 The...
The Anonymous Project presents "Being There" Supported by agnès b. Venue: Shimadai Gallery Photo: Being There_52-V1, 2024, The Anonymous Project © Lee Shulman & Omar Victor Diop
  • Keijiro Kai
Supported by Fujifilm Venue: Kurochiku Manzo Building Photo Clothed in Sunny Finery Okayama 2018 © Keijiro Kai
Supported by Fujifilm Venue: Kurochiku Manzo Building Photo: Clothed in Sunny Finery, Okayama, 2018 © Keijiro Kai
  • Eamon Doyle
“K” With the support of the Government of Ireland Photo K01 2018 © Eamonn Doyle
“K” With the support of the Government of Ireland Photo: K-01 (Irish series), 2018 © Eamonn Doyle
  • Leticia Key
Supported by Cheerio Venue: ASPHODEL KYOTOGRAPHIE African Residency Program Venue: Demachi Masugata Shopping Arcade, DELTAKYOTOGRAPHIE Permanent...
Supported by Cheerio Venue: ASPHODEL KYOTOGRAPHIE African Residency Program Venue: Demachi Masugata Shopping Arcade, DELTA/KYOTOGRAPHIE Permanent Space Photo: feminist, 2021, Abidjan © Laetitia Ky
  • Liu Xingyou
KG＋SELECT Award 2024 Winner Venue: Gallery Sogata Photo My ParentsStigmata I © Liu HsingYu
KG＋SELECT Award 2024 Winner Venue: Gallery Sogata Photo: My Parents-Stigmata I © Liu Hsing-Yu

Festival Dates:
Saturday, April 12, 2025 – Sunday, May 11, 2025

Ticket Prices:

  • Adults: ¥6,000 (Advance ¥5,500)
  • Students: ¥3,000 (Advance tickets are the same price)

Contact:
KYOTOGRAPHIE Office
672-1 Kuon-in-mae-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0993
Tel: 075-708-7108

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