CULTURE PORTRAIT DE FEMMES/ 22 mars 2024/

Kering and Les Rencontres d’Arles to Award the 2024 Women In Motion Photography Prize to Ishiuchi Miyako

An exclusive monographic exhibition featuring Japanese artist Ishiuchi Miyako, in collaboration with Kyotographie, will be held at the Henri-Comte Hall in Arles. As part of a significant focus on Japan, Kering and Les Rencontres are proud to present the collective exhibition « Quelle Joie de Vous Voir » by Japanese women photographers through the Women In Motion LAB at the Palais de l’Archevêché, in partnership with Aperture. Kering is also delighted to support « Transcendance, » an exhibition presented by Kyotographie. Lastly, Women In Motion is proud to continue its support of the Madame Figaro Photo Prize, dedicated to emerging female talents.

THE 2024 WOMEN IN MOTION PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE TO BE AWARDED TO ISHIUCHI MIYAKO

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Kering and Les Rencontres d’Arles will present the Women In Motion Prize to Japanese photographer Ishiuchi Miyako at the Théâtre Antique in Arles. On this special evening, she will showcase her work and share her journey and perspective on the role of women in photography and society with the audience.

The representation of women is subtly yet powerfully present in Ishiuchi Miyako’s work. She criticizes the objectification of women by capturing the female body as the subject of her art. Her photographs celebrate imperfections, scars, and age, in contrast to the beauty standards portrayed in mainstream media. By presenting intimate scenes, Ishiuchi Miyako invites viewers to question their own perception of femininity, the feminine, and the role of women.

Through projects such as « ひろしま/hiroshima » and « Mother’s, » she explores Japan’s wartime past and its impact on individuals, particularly women who are often overlooked in historical narratives. At the core of her artistic practice, Ishiuchi Miyako embodies the principles of women’s empowerment by advocating for their autonomy and better representation. Through her photographs, she continuously sparks a dialogue on gender, culture, and memory in today’s society.

In 2023, as part of its partnership with the Kyotographie International Photography Festival, Kering supported the exhibition « Views through my window, » a dialogue between Ishiuchi Miyako and Yuhki Touyama.

THE 2024 WOMEN IN MOTION LAB: « QUELLE JOIE DE VOUS VOIR, » JAPANESE WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM THE 1950s TO THE PRESENT

In its third edition, the Women In Motion LAB will shed light on Japanese women photographers. « Quelle Joie de Vous Voir, » the first collective exhibition dedicated to their history in France, presents the works of twenty-five photographers, including Rinko Kawuchi, Yurie Nagashima, Kunié Sugiura, Tokuko Ushioda, and Eiko Yamazawa. Curated by Lesley A. Martin, Mariko Takeuchi, and Pauline Vermare, and produced by Aperture and Les Rencontres d’Arles, this exhibition will take place at the Palais de l’Archevêché in Arles. It will be accompanied by the publication of the book « Femmes Photographes Japonaises des Années 1950 à nos Jours » (Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now). Directed by Lesley A. Martin and Pauline Vermare, with contributions from Carrie Cushman, Kellie Midori McCormick, and Mariko Takeuchi, this pioneering book on the subject will be published by Textuel for the French version and Aperture for the English version, titled « I’m So Happy You Are Here, Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now. »

The first project supported by the Women In Motion LAB

The first project supported by the Women In Motion LAB, which took place from 2019 to 2021, funded research that led to the publication of the landmark work « Une histoire mondiale des femmes photographes » (A World History of Women Photographers), along with its English edition, « A World History of Women Photographers. » For the second LAB program, initiated in 2021, Kering and Les Rencontres d’Arles supported research exploring the archives of Bettina Grossman, conducted by artist Yto Barrada, resulting in the publication of the book « Bettina » and an exhibition of her work at the festival in 2022.

KERING SUPPORTS « TRANSCENDANCE, » KYOTOGRAPHIE CELEBRATES CONTEMPORARY JAPANESE WOMEN PHOTOGRAPHERS

Presented by Kyotographie, the « Transcendance » exhibition showcases the works of Mayumi Hosokura, Aï Iwane, Mayumi Suzuki, Hideka Tonomura, and Tamaki Yoshida, offeringa contemporary perspective on Japanese women photographers. Kering is proud to support this exhibition, which will be held in Kyoto, Japan, and will contribute to the recognition and promotion of these talented artists.

MADAME FIGARO PHOTO PRIZE: SUPPORTING EMERGING FEMALE TALENTS

Continuing its commitment to fostering emerging female talents in the field of photography, Women In Motion supports the Madame Figaro Photo Prize. This prize aims to discover and promote the work of young women photographers and provide them with a platform to showcase their art. The prize is awarded annually, and the selected photographer receives support and recognition for her work.

Women In Motion, a program launched by Kering in 2015, is dedicated to highlighting the achievements and contributions of women in various artistic fields, including photography, cinema, and literature. Through partnerships, exhibitions, and events, Women In Motion aims to inspire dialogue and foster gender equality and diversity within these industries.

À propos de Kering

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