Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai at Japan House

Kyotographie is a thought-provoking free exhibition, featuring works by two of Japan’s most influential photographers - Kawada Kikuji and Iwane Ai. The exhibition includes Kawada’s seminal 1965 photobook Chizu (The Map), a powerful reflection on postwar Japan, alongside works from The Last Cosmology, which explores his fascination with celestial imagery. Marking her first major UK presentation, Iwane Ai showcases her award-winning series Kipuka, documenting the lives of Japanese immigrants in Hawaii. The show also features works from A New River, capturing hauntingly illuminated cherry blossoms in Japan’s Tōhoku region. Please note that this exhibition contains some challenging themes that may only be deemed suitable for older children and teenagers so we recommend reviewing the website before visiting.

Posted: 10 Aug 2026