Olympics. Photo exhibition "THE ONE" capturing "that one moment" now open.
From August 21 to October 7, "THE ONE: Ken Kishimoto Olympic Photo Exhibition" (Organized by Fort Kishimoto, Supported by the Japan Sports Agency and the Japanese Olympic Committee) is being held at Canon Gallery S in Minato Ward, Tokyo.
Kishimoto began his career as a sports photographer in 1957 and became Japan's first freelance sports photographer in 1961.
After covering the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he founded the sports photo agency Fort Kishimoto. In addition to over 60 years of Olympic coverage, he has energetically documented everything from major events like the FIFA World Cup and World Athletics Championships to community sports.
He has personally covered 27 Olympic Games, with his total number of photographs reaching 3.5 million.
This photo exhibition features approximately 150 works, primarily focusing on the Summer Games from the 1964 Tokyo Olympics to the 2016 Rio Games.
Highlights include the smile of gymnast Věra Čáslavská (Czechoslovakia, now Czech Republic), who won three gold medals at the Tokyo Games and captivated all of Japan with her beauty and graceful performances; the powerful strides of marathon runner Abebe Bikila (Ethiopia) alongside roadside spectators; and a close-up of weightlifter Yoshinobu Miyake, who won gold. Bikila (Ethiopia) in the marathon, and the crowd lining the route, as well as a close-up of weightlifter Yoshinobu Miyake, who won gold, are captured through Kishimoto's lens.
The works capture not only the competitive moments but also off-shot scenes of athletes, the expressions of volunteers and spectators, and the atmosphere of the host city. Transcending the boundaries of press photography, this is a truly one-of-a-kind photo exhibition capturing "THE ONE" moment.
Approximately 200 attendees, including former Olympians and medalists, gathered at the opening party on the first day to celebrate the exhibition's launch.
Kishimoto stated, "These works serve as both news reports and records. I want to continue thinking about how to pass this legacy on to the next generation, always with gratitude to everyone. I intend to keep pushing forward myself for a little while longer."
Kishimoto will turn 82 on the day of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony.
Alongside this exhibition, Canon Gallery Ginza in Tokyo (August 21-30) is simultaneously hosting a photo exhibition featuring approximately 35 works exclusively related to the Tokyo Olympics. The exhibition will subsequently tour Osaka and Nagoya.
Canon Gallery S Special Site:
http://cweb.canon.jp/gallery/s/archive/exhibition120.html
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