TOP Collection: The Resonance of Seeing Explores Diverse Perspectives in Photography

The Tokyo Photographic Art Museum will present its latest exhibition, TOP Collection: The Resonance of Seeing, from July 18 to October 6, 2024. This exhibition aims to reconsider the act of seeing through a curated selection of works from the museum’s extensive collection of over 37,000 items.

Each artwork embodies a multitude of perspectives, including those of the artist, critic, and viewer. For instance, a photographer captures their subject with a unique gaze, while a critic articulates their interpretation of the piece. Viewers then connect the image with their personal experiences and memories, seeing it through their own lens.

This diverse quality of viewing a photograph highlights how individual standpoints—whether from the creator, interpreter, or viewer—shape the experience of seeing. The exhibition suggests that the act of looking is a resonant process where historical perspectives, vivid imaginings, and personal thoughts intersect.

Accompanying past statements about these works, the exhibition showcases pieces from various eras and regions. It aims to provide visitors with an opportunity to reflect on the multifaceted nature of viewing photographs.

The exhibition features an impressive array of artists, including Berenice Abbott, Eugène Atget, Anna Atkins, Chen Wei, Scott Hyde, André Kertész, William Klein, Narahara Ikko, Man Ray, Sugiura Kunié, Maurice Tabard, Terada Mayumi, Minor White, and Yamazaki Hiroshi. Their works span various eras and regions, showcasing the diverse perspectives and rich imaginations that contribute to the multifaceted nature of viewing photographs.

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Curated by Ymada Yuri of the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum and organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture. The exhibition is supported by J-WAVE 81.3FM.