"PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO" Exhibition Featuring Photographs by Ryuichi Sakamoto in the 1980s Opens at SAI

An exhibition showcasing photographs taken by one of Japan’s leading musicians, Ryuichi Sakamoto, in the 1980s, titled “PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO,” will be held from Saturday, October 17th to Sunday, November 8th at SAI in Jingumae, Tokyo.

During the 1980s, while active as a musician, Ryuichi Sakamoto also held a camera in his hands. This exhibition introduces the world he observed through the photographs taken at that time, capturing landscapes and people on his travels, as well as scenes from everyday life.

Furthermore, sponsored by Polaroid, headquartered in the Netherlands, the exhibition will feature a special display of the actual Polaroid equipment used by Ryuichi Sakamoto. Alongside his photographic works, the exhibition will also focus on the appeal of Polaroid as a medium beloved by many artists and photographers in the 1970s and 80s.

Related events will also be held during the exhibition period. A talk show featuring critic Atsushi Sasaki and editor Shigeo Goto is scheduled for Saturday, October 17th, and another featuring artist Michihiro Shimabuku and Shigeo Goto will take place on Sunday, November 1st. Both events are first-come, first-served, with a capacity of 40 people, and the participation fee is ¥2,000 (tax included). Additionally, a Polaroid workshop will be held on Saturday, October 24th.

In conjunction with the exhibition, the photo book “PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO” will be available for pre-sale at the venue. This special edition compiles the photographs taken by Ryuichi Sakamoto in the 1980s into two volumes, “Polaroid” and “Snapshot,” housed in a special case. The price is ¥9,680 (tax included).

PHOTO RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
Dates: Saturday, October 17th – Sunday, November 8th
Venue: SAI
Address: RAYARD MIYASHITA PARK South 3F, 6-20-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Open daily during the exhibition)
Admission: Free