[Call for Participants] Dentsu Inc. Design Talk: "How Will Contemporary Photography Change the World?"

The Dentsu Inc. Design Talk Secretariat will host a talk event titled "How Will Contemporary Photography Change the World?" at Dentsu Inc. Hall in Shiodome on September 26th. The event will feature art producer Shigeo Goto, photographer and photo critic Chihiro Minato, and photo artist Kenta Kobayashi.

We are accepting applications from Web Dentsu Inc. News readers wishing to attend this event (first 50 applicants). Click here for application details.

From the Organizing Committee

Contemporary photography is currently the most exciting field within creative industries, including art. Behind this lies the rapidly shifting digital transformation of society as a whole, closely linked to the evolution of image technologies like Instagram, drones, and VR. This Dentsu Inc. Design Talk welcomes guests including art producer Shigeo Goto, who recently published "Theory of Contemporary Photographic Art" (Film Art Publishing); photographer and photo critic Chihiro Minato; and Kenta Kobayashi, a photo artist who, despite being under 30, has collaborated with brands like Dunhill and Louis Vuitton and captured global attention. They will discuss the future form of photography and society. In the Instagram era, everyone communicates daily through photos, but how should we perceive the present state of photography as contemporary art ( )? This is a report from the front lines of photography practice, criticism, and production.

Event Details & How to Apply

Dentsu Inc. Design Talk Vol.189 "How Will Contemporary Photography Change the World?"
　*Speakers are subject to change on the day due to personal circumstances.
■Date & Time: Thursday, September 26, 2019, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
■Venue: Dentsu Hall, 1st Floor, Dentsu Inc. Headquarters Building
■Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
　※Registration closes at noon on Tuesday, September 24.
　　Registration will close once capacity is reached.
■Organizer: Dentsu Inc. Design Talk Secretariat
■How to Apply: Send an email with the required information to the address below.
　 ope-dentsuho@dentsu.co.jp

Required Information

・Email Subject: "Dentsu Inc. Design Talk vol.189 Participation Application"
・Include your full name and company name (or school name) in the email body. If you are not a company employee or student, please state your occupation (or unemployed). Please note that valid ID is required for entry.
* Those who apply before capacity is reached will receive a confirmation email from the office. If you do not receive a confirmation email by Wednesday, September 25, we regret to inform you that you were not selected due to capacity limits.

Handling of Personal Information

The personal information you provide will be used by Dentsu Inc. and Dentsu Live Inc., which operate the organizing office, within the scope necessary for running this event. Your personal information will not be disclosed to third parties and will be promptly deleted when no longer needed.

Profile of Mr. Goto

Editor, Creative Director, Art Producer. Professor at Kyoto University of Art and Design. Has edited artist books and photo collections for artists including Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, Kishin Shinoyama, Nobuyoshi Araki, Mika Ninagawa, and Kohei Nawa. Also actively involved in curating exhibitions, discovering, nurturing, and supporting emerging artists. His recent publication is "Super Photography Theory: Kishin Shinoyama - The Secret of Photographic Power."

Profile of Kobayashi

Photographer, digital artist. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture in 1992. Currently based in Tokyo and Shonan. Held solo exhibitions in 2019: "Photographic Universe" (Reggio Emilia, Italy) and "Rapid Eye Movement" (IMA gallery, Tokyo). His work continues to expand, including graphics created for the Dunhill Spring/Summer 2020 collection.

Minato's Profile

Photographer, visual anthropologist. Professor at Tama Art University. After residing in South America, he worked as a photographer based in Paris. He has taught at Tama Art University's Faculty of Art and Design since 1995 and is currently a professor in the Department of Information Design. Received the Nobuo Ina Award in 2006 for "Citizens' Colors." Served as Commissioner for the Japanese Pavilion exhibition at the 52nd Venice Biennale in 2007. His recent book is "Infragram."