Shiho Kito photography

Untitled (Jenna-6, London, 2011), from the series Walls. gelatin silver print on 11"x14" fiber-based paper, selenium-toned.

Shiho Kito (1980 - Japan) studied photography in Tokyo & England. After completing her MA in photography from London College of Communication in 2011, she has been based in Tokyo and worked as practicing photographer. She also teaches, writes, and curates.

鬼頭志帆 (1980 - 愛知県出身)は、日本と英国で写真を学び、ロンドン総合芸術大学で修士号を取得したのち、2012年より東京に拠点を移し、写真家として仕事をしております。教育普及や文章の寄稿、展覧会のキュレーションなども行っております。

[05 May 2012]

Awarded The Honourable Mention (UK) at Magenta: Flash Forward - Emerging Photographers 2012 (UK/USA/Canada)

新進写真家のためのMagenta: Flash Forward - Emerging Photographers 2012 (UK/USA/Canada)にてHonourable Mention (UK)を受賞いたしました。

Contact: shiho[a]shihokito.com

Current / Upcoming / Recent Exhibition:

Untitled (Dariyapur Darwaza, Ahmedabad, 2010), from the series pikari. type-c print on 33"x40"

Shiho Kito's lightscape project Pikari & portrait project Walls will be in HIKARI: Contemporary Photography from Japan (Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, & Bengaluru, India).

This will be the first-ever collective Japanese photography exhibition in India. The exhibition features 5 Japanese photographers under the theme of light (Hikari in Japanese). The show will be toured in 5 major cities in India from 2012 - 13.

Venue & Dates (dates to be confirmed):
Delhi: Gallery Art Motif (Fri 10 - Tue 21 August 2012)
Mumbai: Institute of Contemporary Indian Art (Wed 19 - Tue 25 September 2012)
Kolkata: Seagull Centre for the Arts (Fri 2 - Tue 13 November 2012)
Ahmedabad: National Institute of Design (Fri 14 - Sun 23 December 2012)
Bengaluru: Tasveer Arts (Fri 12 April - Fri 3 May 2013)

Photographers: Ken Kitano / Shiho Kito / Yuji Obata / Tokihiro Sato / Kimiko Yoshida
Curated by: Nathaniel Gaskell & Shiho Kito
Supported by: Japan Foundation

Tasveer Arts
Tasveer Online - Shiho Kito

Shiho Kito's portrait project Walls has been nominated for The 6th 1_WALL Photography Award (Tokyo, Japan).

This award is for emerging photographers under 35 year old. These six finalists were shortlisted by their portfolios (first selection) and interview (second selection) by the six judges. Finalists exhibit their work at Final Selection Show in Tokyo.

Finalists: Shiho Kito / Yuya Koike / Yuki Kumagai / Nao Manabe / Kuniya Oyamada / Tamaki Saito

Dates: Monday 26 March - Thursday 19 April 2012 (10am-7pm)
Venue: Guardian Garden, 7-3-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan

1_WALL - Photography (Japanese)

Talks & Workshops:

The Kiln Photo Workshops, Badshot Lea, Surrey, (UK)

The Kiln Photo Workshops provide a creative and inspiring environment for anyone passionate about photography with great community-feel. Evening, Daytime and Saturday Photography Workshops which start in January, April and September with skilled professionals and excellent facilities for beginners through to professionals.

The Kiln Photo Workshops Website

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