KAGURA: The Descent of the Japanese Gods - The Photography of HIROSHI IKUTA - has finished. ― 2025/08/17 01:42
We would like to thank everyone who visited.
We look forward to seeing you at our next exhibition.
Today is the last day of the exhibition. ― 2025/08/09 17:39
Thank you very much for visiting.
Please don't miss this opportunity.
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Introducing some works to display from next week. ― 2025/08/02 22:04
On Monday, 4 August, we'll be changing some of the works on display.
The last day is Saturday, 9 August.
Please come and check it out.
Introducing some works to display from next week. ― 2025/08/02 22:02
Introducing some works to display from next week. ― 2025/08/02 22:00
Introducing some works to display from next week. ― 2025/08/02 21:51
The plan for the exhibiton of the works ― 2025/07/20 20:48
LIST of WORKS
*Some works will be replaced on 4 August.
Number 6 is missing.
PDF file of this list is HERE
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No. |
Title |
Exhibition Period |
|
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I-101 |
IKUTAGRAPH |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
I-102 |
IKUTAGRAPH |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
I-103 |
IKUTAGRAPH |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
I-104 |
IKUTAGRAPH
Maiko |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
I-105 |
IKUTAGRAPH
Fantasy Forest |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-01 |
OgawaKagura Tajikaraonomikoto |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-02 |
OgawaKagura Tajikaraonomikoto |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-03 |
OhaeKagura Shibakojin |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-04 |
OhaeKagura Tsunakagura |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-05 |
OhaeKagura Tsunakojin |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-07 |
OhaeKagura Tsunakojin |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-08 |
OhaeKagura Hanakijin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-09 |
Ohaekagura Shukujin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-10 |
Ohaekagura Shukujin |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
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K-11 |
Ohaekagura, Uchigoshi Shukujin |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-12 |
KoshinoKagura Akainari |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-13 |
ShiromiKagura Inarisai Kenzokusama |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-14 |
ShiromiKagura Hichishainaridaimyojin |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-15 |
ShiromiKagura Hichishainaridaimyojin |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-16 |
ShiromiKagura Shibakojin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-17 |
ShiromiKagura Shibakojin |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-18 |
ShiromiKagura Shukujinsanpokojin |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-19 |
ShiromiKagura Shukujinsanpokojin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-20 |
ShiromiKagura Rokushainaridaimyojin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-21 |
ShiromiKagura Wakaotokodaimyojin |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-22 |
TsugaoKagura Kijin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-23 |
NakanomataKagura Kakuramai |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-24 |
HokitaKagura Kasatorikijin |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-25 |
HokitaKagura Kurioroshi |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-26 |
HokitaKagura Tsunakiri |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-27 |
HokitaKagura Futaritsurugi |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-28 |
MikadoKagura Isemai |
26 Jul.- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-29 |
MurashoKagura Jisama |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-30 |
MurashoKagura Basama |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-31 |
MurashoKagura Tajikaraonomikoto |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
|
K-32 |
MurashoKagura Hachimansama |
26 Jul.- |
- |
|
K-33 |
MurashoKagura Mitaraisama |
- |
4 Aug.- 9 Aug. |
About IKUTAGRAPH ― 2025/07/19 03:41
Hiroshi Ikuta has consistently worked for many years on the theme of ‘Style of Japan,’ capturing the traditional beauty born from ancient Japanese lifestyle and culture as a Japanese person.
He is particularly interested in the theatre and dance associated with Shinto and Buddhist rituals. He is highly regarded for his ability to express the beauty found in the movements and flow of these rituals.
Kagura is a representative example of this.
IKUTAGRAPH is the result of Ikuta's desire to express his photographs in a more Japanese way.
IKUTAGRAPH uses traditional Japanese Washi paper and is handmade to give it an effective texture, which conveys the richness of Ikuta's photographs to the viewer.
Under the flickering light of candles, it creates a different world.
At first glance, it is reminiscent of the traditional Japanese art of ukiyo-e, but the production process is completely different.
Unlike ordinary photographs, each piece is unique because the Japanese paper itself is one of a kind and requires delicate handwork, so even if the design is the same, each piece is one of a kind in the world.
This exhibition features five selected works from IKUTAGRAPH.
In particular, “Fantasy Forest” and “Maiko” are representative works of his ‘Style of Japan’ theme.
KAGURA: The Descent of the Japanese Gods ― 2025/07/04 04:33
- The Photography of HIROSHI IKUTA -
Saturday,26th July - Saturday,9th August 2025
Monday - Friday : 9am to 6pm
Saturday : 9am to 5pm
Sunday : Closed
BOURNEMOUTH LIBRARY
22 The Triangle Bournemouth Dorset UK
BH2 5RQ
Hiroshi Ikuta (born 1965) is a photographer from Kobe, Japan. He has been photographing Kagura and Kabuki performances by ordinary people. In particular, he has been photographing Kagura in Miyazaki Prefecture for over 19 years, since 2007. This is the first exhibition of Ikuta's photographs to be held abroad.
Various deities exist everywhere in Japan. Kagura is a Japanese religious song and dance dedicated to these deities. Kagura is usually performed by ordinary people in the local area, rather than the clergy. The masks used in Kagura performances are also deities in their own right. When the masks of the deities are worn by the dancers, the deities descend on the spot.
Hiroshi Ikuta has photographed Kagura throughout Japan, but this exhibition focuses in particular on photographs of Kagura from Miyazaki Prefecture in the Kyushu region. Miyazaki Prefecture, the origin of Japan in Japanese mythology, has well preserved the primordial nature of Kagura. Kagura is performed throughout the night during the annual festival. It is also dedicated not only to regular festivals but also to various daily events such as housewarming celebrations and funerals.
Ikuta is a member of the Society of Folkloric Performing Arts. He also took the photographs for the report on Ohae Kagura and the collection of “SHINMEN” works. He provided the cover photograph for the March 2023 issue of the magazine “Monthly Cultural Property”, supervised by the Japanese Government Agency for Cultural Affairs.
His “IKUTAGRAPH” will also be on display at the exhibition. IKUTAGRAPH is a new photographic expression technique created by Hiroshi Ikuta. He uses traditional Japanese paper, Washi, to create unique works of art. IKUTAGRAPH provides the viewer with a unique experience, depending on the angle of view.
*The exhibition period will be divided into two parts: the first half (26 July to 2 August) and the second half (4 to 9 August).
The exhibited works will be changed between the first and second halves.
The list of exhibited works will be announced here soon.
