William Eggleston: Paris-Kyoto

June 17, 2010

William Eggleston: Paris-Kyoto

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 A new exhibition provides an opportunity to view two of the world’s great cultural capitals through the lens of a father of modern photography. William Eggleston was among the first to use color photography as an artistic rather than commercial medium, and is known for turning his “democratic […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010

William Eggleston, Paris, C-print, 28x35.6cm, 2006-2008. Collection Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain. Courtesy Cheim and Read, New York. ©2009 Eggleston Artistic Trust, Memphis

A new exhibition provides an opportunity to view two of the world’s great cultural capitals through the lens of a father of modern photography. William Eggleston was among the first to use color photography as an artistic rather than commercial medium, and is known for turning his “democratic eye” on urban life. The show presents works from a recent three-year commission in Paris and an earlier one in Kyoto, a city he calls his favorite. Also on exhibit for the first time worldwide are Eggleston’s little-known paintings.

Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
William Eggleston. Paris-Kyoto. Photography. Until Aug 22, ¥500 (elem, MS)/¥700 (HS, univ)/¥1,000 (adult). 4-7-25 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm (Wed until 8pm), closed Mon. Nearest stn: Shinagawa. www.haramuseum.or.jp