Photo exhibition "Utakata" October 1st (Thursday) – October 11th (Sunday), 2026 13:00-18:00 Closed on Tuesday, the 6th and Wednesday, the 7th. CREATIVE SPACE HAYASHI 1-4-48 Nakakaigan, Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture https://www.cs-hayashi.com/contact.html Reception: Saturday, October 3rd, 17:00-19:00 Free admission [Photo Exhibition Overview] Having moved to a seaside town, the artist, while creating works themed on nature and the cycles of life, began to see parallels between the ever-changing expressions of the sky, which remain the same but change moment by moment depending on natural conditions, and the way humans change depending on their environment. And by confronting nature through photography, the artist became aware of the characteristics of their own gaze. The rich gradation of colors in this work, "Utakata," subtly reflects the relationship between nature and one's inner self. For this work, I used handmade Japanese paper from Fukunishi Washi Honpo in Yoshino, Nara. One of the reasons why washi paper is made in Yoshino is said to be the excellent quality of the water. Even when using the same raw material, mulberry, various conditions such as water, temperature, humidity, the condition of the fibers, the papermaking method, and the movements of the maker's hands come together to create a single sheet of paper, and no two sheets are ever exactly alike. I felt it was similar to the structure of the sky, which changes its appearance depending on various natural conditions such as light, clouds, water vapor, humidity, time of day, and season. I believe that the way things change due to the overlapping of countless conditions is reflected both in the subject matter and in the material on which it is printed.

The Okinawa All-Island Photo Festival will be held. From November 27th (Friday) to December 6th (Sunday), 2026, a variety of programs, including photography exhibitions and lectures, will be held at the Urasoe Art Museum and other galleries throughout Okinawa Prefecture. I am scheduled to participate in the workshop and portfolio review on Saturday, December 5th. Information will be updated regularly, so please check the website below for details. https://www.zentophotofestival.com/

I will be serving as a judge for the student division of the Fujifilm Photo Contest again this year. The application period is from September 1st (Tue) to October 20th (Tue), 2026. We look forward to receiving your applications. For more details, please check here: https://www.fujifilm.com/jp/ja/about/brand/photo-contest/fujifilm-photo-contest/entry#application_section01

New photos taken using NiSi Filters' "Jet Mag Pro" and "ALLURE SOFT" filters are now available in our newly redesigned web gallery. This work, titled "Utakata," is composed of photographs of the sky and sea in Chigasaki, where the artist is currently based, along with a text describing his feelings while walking along the seashore. We hope you will take a look. ◉ "Utakata" web gallery https://nisifilters.jp/blogs/nisi-gallery/utakata ◉Click here for the NiSi Filters website. The Jet Mag Pro is a magnetic filter that is very easy to use (and cool looking), so I find it extremely useful. Please check it out here: https://nisifilters.jp/

Magazine " Sha Shin Magazine " vol.8 The photobook "Les Deux Crépuscules" has been featured on the RECOMMENDED PHOTOBOOKS page, selected by photobook specialist bookstore staff. Kamata-san of Books & Gallery Umi to Hon ( @umi_to_hon_jp ), who selected it, wrote a wonderful piece, and I was delighted that this work was received in such a way. Located close to Hase Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, within walking distance of the sea, this bookstore has a very pleasant atmosphere. Please do come and visit. ◉Books & Gallery Umi to Honhttps ://umi-to-hon.jp/?srsltid=AfmBOooXuYUDnZFI634O9NuPuVUzUyp3uXWCVFYXX3b8QvOVhM8Ih0xx ◉"Sha Shin Magazine" https://www.shashin.tokyo/

We will be speaking at the Canon booth at CP+ 2026. This year, it's been a long time since I've presented on stage. 🗓️2/26(Thu) 16:10-16:40 Learn more 👇 https://personal.canon.jp/event/exhibition/cpplus2026 The photo collection will mainly feature portraits taken using the VCM series lenses that were promoted last year. It's a weekday evening, but please come and visit us☺️ #cpplus2026 #eosr5markii #rf35mmf14lvcm

W e are pleased to announce an in-person seminar for teachers in charge of high school photography clubs, to be held in Higashikawa, “The Town of Photography.” (An archived video of the seminar will be made available at a later date.) What is the High School Photography Club Training Program? This seminar is organized by the Shashin Koshien Executive Committee (All Japan High School Photo Contest Executive Committee)  to support better image-making and to help boost students’ motivation.Through enjoyable, hands-on learning in photography, the program aims to further energize and enrich the world of high school photography. For applications and further details, please visit the official website.We look forward to your participation! ▷▶︎▷ https://syakou.jp

I will appear on “Shashinshu no Yoru — Kotaro Iizawa Online Photobook Gallery,” presented by Local Knowledge. This online program features photography critic Kotaro Iizawa introducing notable photobooks via livestream. Beginning with the first guest, Ryudai Takano, the series now reaches its seventh edition, where my book Les Deux Crépuscules/ 海辺のカノン  (published by Case Publishing last year) will be introduced. Viewers can look through the work together with us on Zoom while I discuss various aspects of the project with Mr. Iizawa. General series info: https://www.localknowledge.jp/tag/shashinshu-no-yoru/ Shashinshu no Yoru — Kotaro Iizawa Online Photobook Gallery, Vol. 7 Guest:  Mayuko Ukawa, Les Deux Crépuscules/ 海辺のカノン Date & Time:  Friday, November 7, 2025, 22:00–23:00 (JST) Format:  Online (Zoom) Admission:  Free with advance registration Please note: There will be no catch-up (missed-episode) streaming. A paid archive video is planned for release at a later date. Register here: https://www.localknowledge.jp/2025/10/2085/

My series “PORTRAITS,”  which photographs beach-borne debris, has been selected for the Longlist of the FORM Photo Award 2025 , an international photography prize organized by FORM Gallery  (based in France and Ukraine). FORM Photo Award 2025 — Longlist About the award The prize is supported by Scope Miami Beach 2025 , Picter , photo basel , and FORM Magazine . The jury includes Darius Himes (International Head of Photographs, Christie’s)  and Virginia Damtsa (co-founder of Riflemaker; director of photo basel) , among others. Winners are presented at SCOPE  during Miami Art Week . This project is a path I don’t often take: working from a clear concept, photographing with a 4×5 Linhof  on color negative film , and printing each image by hand . I submitted the work to understand how it might be received internationally. Although it was not ultimately selected as a winner , I’m encouraged that it was recognized among highly contemporary entries from around the world, and I will continue to refine the series. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coincidentally, I have two exhibitions opening in Osaka at the end of this month. I would be delighted if you could see PORTRAITS  together with Seaside Canon , two interrelated bodies of work. Venue:  gallery 176 (ギャラリー イナロク) Address:  1-6-1 Hattori Motomachi, Toyonaka, Osaka Dates:  Oct 31 (Fri) – Nov 11 (Tue), 2025 Hours:  13:00–19:00 (Closed Nov 5–6) Prints:  Type-C Info:  @176photos / https://176.photos/exhibitions/251031/ “Seaside Canon / 海辺のカノン” Venue:  Visual Arts Gallery (ビジュアルアーツギャラリー) Address:  2-5-23 Sonezaki-Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka Dates:  Oct 26 (Sun) – Nov 22 (Sat), 2025 Hours:  10:00–18:00 (Sat/Sun/Holidays until 17:00) Open daily during the run / Final day until 15:00 Talk:  Nov 8 (Sat) 13:30 – Public lecture (students & general audience) Info:  @vao_photo

I am pleased to announce a solo exhibition in Osaka. While I have presented this series in various forms before, for this occasion I returned to the basics and selected works directly from my photobook. Mayuko Ukawa Solo Exihibition " Les Deux Crépuscules " Dates:  October 26 (Sun) – November 22 (Sat), 2025 Venue: Visual Arts Gallery Osaka Visual Arts Academy, V1 Building 1F 2-5-23 Sonezaki Shinchi, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0002 Tel: 06-6341-4407 Opening Hours: 10:00 – 18:00 (until 17:00 on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) Open every day during the exhibition (closes at 15:00 on the final day) Special Event: Lecture – November 8 (Sat) at 13:30 (Mainly intended for students, but open to the public as well)

I am pleased to announce my upcoming exhibition in Osaka, organized by Mr. Saito of gallery 176. gallery 176 1-6-1 Hattori Motomachi, Toyonaka-shi, Osaka1 minute on foot from Hankyu Takarazuka Line Hattori Tenjin Station  (11 minutes from Umeda) Dates:  October 31 (Fri) – November 11 (Tue), 2025 Closed:  November 5 (Wed) and 6 (Thu) Hours:  13:00 – 19:00 More details can be found here: https://176.photos/exhibitions/251031/

Portfolio Review at Canon “Expression Photography Course” A portfolio review  will be held as part of the Canon Expression Photography Course. Review participants (presenters):  6 Audience (observers):  6 Together with me, participants and observers will sit around the table for dialogue, deepening the understanding of each work and discovering new perspectives.(If you feel the hurdle is a bit high, I encourage you to start by joining as an observer.) For those preparing for or aiming to hold a solo exhibition, or anyone who would like feedback from a third-party perspective, please apply via the link below. 🔗 Event Details & Registration Date & Time:  Saturday, June 15, 14:00–17:00 Venue:  Toreransu Ginza Building B1F (Canon Gallery Ginza, basement)