Absolutely love his work, a total inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen some of the work in person in New York City and yes it’s wonderful to see up close, and not on a digital screen.
Sounds fascinating and is that Graham Young - the teacup poisoner - I see? Went to quite a contrast in photography exhibitions myself yesterday at Newcastle's Laing Gallery. First Chris Killip's 'Last Ships' and then 'Yevonde: Life and Colour'. I'll probably offer a meander on the stark contrast between the exhibitions at some point but they both in a very different way mark the passing of two elements of society.
He was described as the St Albans poisoner in the exhibition.
Both your exhibitions sound well worth visiting and the contrast must have made the experience more interesting. I look forward to reading a future meander on them.
Yep, that's him - that was his other nickname. Probably do something later in January - I've a trip south next week and popping into the 'Impressionists on Paper' exhibition at the RA. Very best wishes for the year to come. I trust it is both a happy and prosperous one.
So good, Andrew! You are fortunate to experience his retrospective.Someday, I hope it'll make its way here at SFMoma. I did get a treat here in San Francisco when his calligraphy using photographic materials was exhibited at Fraenkel Gallery. https://fraenkelgallery.com/exhibitions/hiroshi-sugimoto-2023 Happy New year to you!
I love Sugimoto’s totally unique approach and vision, a true master. Would love to visit his Enouara musem too - such a meticulously designed space, a perfect extension of his photo practice.
Thanks for this. I'm not familiar with Hiroshi Sugimoto's work. As I won't be able to see the exhibition, I'll have to see what I can find online and in print (I see there is a catalogue). It's a nice counter to the speed at which we consume images these days — almost as fast as our cameras can capture them. Maybe this is slow photography (if that's a thing).
I hadn’t heard of him either before the Hayward exhibition. He has an very original and thoughtful approach to making photos. The description ‘slow photography’ also occurred to me. Photography is time and light and he seems to get to the essence of this. From the two hour exposures of his ‘Theaters’ series, to the millisecond exposures of his ‘lightning fields’ series.
I just love his work and extraordinary Vision. Pushing the form, the chemistry, the limitations and entryways to sheer raw experience, memory and sensation. Cracking the code on Beauty, Art, The Image and what can be seen. Then burning it up to reveal what can be known. Cheers, Peace & Art from the New England area, US.
Absolutely love his work, a total inspiration for me. Thanks for sharing. I’ve seen some of the work in person in New York City and yes it’s wonderful to see up close, and not on a digital screen.
Shamefully, I hadn’t heard of him before the exhibition so I’m very pleased to have discovered his work via the Hayward.
Never too late. He is one of my main inspirations to use a tripod in my work - which as Sugimoto says, allows us photographers to “melt time”.
He has an original and fascinating approach to photography. Even more relevant with the rise of AI and the contrast in how he creates his work.
Sounds fascinating and is that Graham Young - the teacup poisoner - I see? Went to quite a contrast in photography exhibitions myself yesterday at Newcastle's Laing Gallery. First Chris Killip's 'Last Ships' and then 'Yevonde: Life and Colour'. I'll probably offer a meander on the stark contrast between the exhibitions at some point but they both in a very different way mark the passing of two elements of society.
He was described as the St Albans poisoner in the exhibition.
Both your exhibitions sound well worth visiting and the contrast must have made the experience more interesting. I look forward to reading a future meander on them.
Yep, that's him - that was his other nickname. Probably do something later in January - I've a trip south next week and popping into the 'Impressionists on Paper' exhibition at the RA. Very best wishes for the year to come. I trust it is both a happy and prosperous one.
And a very happy, meandering new year to you Harry.
So good, Andrew! You are fortunate to experience his retrospective.Someday, I hope it'll make its way here at SFMoma. I did get a treat here in San Francisco when his calligraphy using photographic materials was exhibited at Fraenkel Gallery. https://fraenkelgallery.com/exhibitions/hiroshi-sugimoto-2023 Happy New year to you!
I hope it does make its way to San Francisco. The Fraenkel work looks amazing. What a treat for you! And a very happy new year to you too.
I only recently discovered his work and the exhibition looks amazing. So glad you got to see it, Andrew. Your photos of it are excellent.
Thank you Barrie. He's such an original and thought provoking photographer.
This is an exhibition I would love to see. In lieu of being on the other side of the Atlantic, thanks for sharing Andrew!
-Tom
Thank you Tom. The exhibition was amazing - sorry you can’t see it in person. I hope it travels across the pond soon!
I love Sugimoto’s totally unique approach and vision, a true master. Would love to visit his Enouara musem too - such a meticulously designed space, a perfect extension of his photo practice.
Absolutely. And if I ever visit Japan again, a visit to Enouara would definitely be on my list.
This is great. Thank you.
Glad you like it!
Thanks for this. I'm not familiar with Hiroshi Sugimoto's work. As I won't be able to see the exhibition, I'll have to see what I can find online and in print (I see there is a catalogue). It's a nice counter to the speed at which we consume images these days — almost as fast as our cameras can capture them. Maybe this is slow photography (if that's a thing).
I hadn’t heard of him either before the Hayward exhibition. He has an very original and thoughtful approach to making photos. The description ‘slow photography’ also occurred to me. Photography is time and light and he seems to get to the essence of this. From the two hour exposures of his ‘Theaters’ series, to the millisecond exposures of his ‘lightning fields’ series.
I just love his work and extraordinary Vision. Pushing the form, the chemistry, the limitations and entryways to sheer raw experience, memory and sensation. Cracking the code on Beauty, Art, The Image and what can be seen. Then burning it up to reveal what can be known. Cheers, Peace & Art from the New England area, US.
Very well put. Cheers, Peace & Art from olde England!
This was extraordinary. Thank you for the introduction, Andrew.
Thank you Sue.
I so wish I could see this in person! Thank you for sharing!
I hope the exhibition tours near you one day!
Thank you, Andrew. Hadn't heard of him before, but will get into work now.
Happy New Year!
Enjoy discovering him and I hope you have a very happy new year too!
Yep Hiroshi Sugimoto is one of my favs!
A true original
Sí, tenemos mucha suerte de haber albergado la exposición. Espero que tú también tengas un muy feliz año nuevo.