ISHIKAWA Mao, Kin, Koza (present-day Okinawa City), Okinawa Prefecture, 1975-77; from the series Akabanaa (Red flower). Courtesy of Mead Gallery, Warwick Arts Centre and POETIC SCAPE, Tokyo

Women have played a pivotal role in shaping Japanese photography, contributing to the medium through diverse and innovative approaches. Yet the field has traditionally been male dominated, with renowned photographers, publishers, gallerists, critics and camera enthusiasts predominantly being men. This course aims to critically reassess this traditional perspective by highlighting the achievements of some of the photographers featured in Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now.

Starting with an overview of Japanese photography since 1945, the lectures focus on one or two artists per session. We explore each artist’s work in depth, and contextualise their practice in relation to photography history and theory, and the Japan’s wider societal and political histories. Ample time is provided in every session for questions and discussions.

This course is led by curator and art historian Dr Lena Fritsch.

To find out more and book a place please go to the direct link.