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  • September 05, 2025 (Fri)

Meet the Master of Japanese Photography, Shoji Ueda, in Korea

Nao Yim / Published December 3, 2024 10:08 PM
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A grand retrospective of Shoji Ueda, the Japanese photography master who devoted his life to the joy of photography, is now on display at Piknic Seoul.

A representative figure in 20th-century Japanese photography, Ueda captured the essence of his time with an unrestrained and free-spirited perspective.

Unaffected by trends, he established a unique style that has come to be known in the West as "Ueda-cho," a term coined to describe his distinct aesthetic.

This exhibition features a comprehensive showcase of Ueda’s work, from his early masterpieces to a broad array of pieces spanning his entire career.

Shoji Ueda: Theatre of the Dunes will run until March 2, 2025, offering a deeply moving experience for all visitors.


Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com

A grand retrospective of Shoji Ueda, the Japanese photography master who devoted his life to the joy of photography, is now on display at Piknic Seoul.

A representative figure in 20th-century Japanese photography, Ueda captured the essence of his time with an unrestrained and free-spirited perspective.

Unaffected by trends, he established a unique style that has come to be known in the West as "Ueda-cho," a term coined to describe his distinct aesthetic.

This exhibition features a comprehensive showcase of Ueda’s work, from his early masterpieces to a broad array of pieces spanning his entire career.

Shoji Ueda: Theatre of the Dunes will run until March 2, 2025, offering a deeply moving experience for all visitors.


Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com

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