* The published information is based on interviews and the state at the time of the project’s implementation (except for certain parts).
Naoki Honjo
Photographer
Born in 1978 in Tokyo. Completed course in media art at Tokyo Polytechnic University's Graduate School of Arts. Takes distinctive photographs of landscapes and buildings which are the backdrop for communities and people. Has gained attention for his carefully composed soft images taken with a 4×5 inch camera. Employs the "aori" method, takes photos from the air and travels widely to find shooting locations. Received the 32nd Kimura Ihei Award for his photo collection "small planet" (published by Little more). Besides making his own works, has also photographed for advertisements and magazines. Held solo exhibiton "Shinkirou - Bird's eye view of Yokkaichi" at the Yokkaichi Municipal Museum" from April to June 2013. To coincide with the exhibition, released a new photo collection "Shinkirou (published by Little more).
WORKS
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Nakayama Racecourse “small planet”
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Tokyo “small planet”
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Yokkaichi Kujira-bune matsuri (whaling ship float festival) “Shinkirou”
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Yokkaichi Konbinato No. 1 (industrial complex) “Shinkirou”
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“Light House” Arakawa Ward, Tokyo
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21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
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Tokyo
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Kenya
