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The photo series “A Home for the Hermit Crab” has won the Jurors’ Pick at the LensCulture Emerging Talent Awards 2023

This time, Tomomichi Nakamura’s photo series “A Home for the Hermit Crab” was selected by Caroline Hunter of The Saturday Guardian (UK) and received the top prize, Jurors’ Pick, at the LensCulture Emerging Talent Awards 2023. As a result, he has been selected as one of the eight emerging talents worldwide. Thank you very much.

Evaluation by Caroline Hunter

Picture EditorThe Saturday Guardian Magazine

United Kingdom

I was drawn to the surreal, poetic nature of this series. The artist expresses the challenges of being neurodiverse in a neurotypical world through a number of seemingly random images – from still-life photos of fish and nail cuttings to a self-portrait of himself in the middle of the sea. Hermit crabs become metaphors that express his isolation and these are integrated into collages and cinematic narratives. It’s a bold, movingly honest and beautifully constructed photographic piece.

LensCulture Emerging Talent Awards 2023

“A Home for the Hermit Crab” 

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LensCulture New York 2024

I am delighted to announce that my photography series “A Home for the Hermit Crab” has been honored with the LensCulture Emerging Talent Awards 2023, leading to my participation in the LensCulture New York 2024 exhibition at Caelum Gallery in the Chelsea district of New York City.
This exhibition, coinciding with The Photography Show in NY, a renowned global photography exposition hosted by AIPAD, will be a platform for LensCulture New York 2024. It aims to celebrate the rich and diverse talents of the international photography community, attracting thousands of photography enthusiasts, collectors, and industry professionals to the city. The exhibition will feature the works of 64 winners from 24 countries, showcasing their exceptional skills and creativity.


Thank you very much for your support.



EXHIBITION LOCATION:

Caelum Gallery
526 West 26th Street, Third Floor
New York, New York

OPENING HOURS:

Thursday, April 25: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Friday, April 26: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, April 27: 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 28: 11:00am – 5:00pm

LensCulture Reception: Friday April 26, 6 – 8 pm — RSVP.

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TIFA 2022-2023 Award-winning Exhibition “A Home for the Hermit Crab”

Currently, the TIFA 2022/2023 Winners Exhibition in Tokyo is being held at the following location, featuring the main image of the artwork “A Home for the Hermit Crab.”

For those who are interested, please visit and enjoy the exhibition. Please note that since it is a series of works, the actual display will consist of a compilation of photographs.

“A Home for the Hermit Crab”

  • Exhibition Period: March 5th (Tuesday) to March 31st (Sunday), 2024
  • Weekdays: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Saturdays: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • *On Sundays and holidays, please use the elevator with a security guard to access the second floor.
  • Venue: Marunouchi Photo Gallery (2nd Floor, First Venue), Art Space Marunouchi (1st Floor, Second Venue), Shin-Tokyo Building, 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0005, Japan
  • Contact: 090-1035-3382

*On March 5th (Tuesday) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, there will be an opening event hosted by the organizers. Please feel free to join us.

Admission is free.

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icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY 2023

This time, Tomomichi Nakamura will participate in the icon-sponsored group exhibition “icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY 2023,” featuring a total of 50 artists focusing on contemporary photography.


From September 15th (Friday) to September 18th (Monday) at AXIS Gallery (4F, 5-17-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo)

September 15th (Friday): 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
September 16th (Saturday): 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
September 17th (Sunday): 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
September 18th (Monday): 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Advance Ticket: ¥1,200 / On the Day: ¥1,500
Preview Ticket: ¥3,000
For more details, please check the following:

PR TIMES

Please feel free to attend if you are interested!

Thank you very much.

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Canon’s New Cosmos of Photography 30th Anniversary Exhibition “The Trajectory of 30 Years of New Photography Century – What Photography Can Do, What Photography Has Done”Exhibition in Sendai

This time, Tomomichi Nakamura will participate in the “The Trajectory of 30 Years of New Cosmos of Photography – What Photography Can Do, What Photography Has Done” Exhibition in Sendai. I would like to express my gratitude to Canon Inc. and all the staff for this opportunity. Thank you very much.

Here are the details:

Exhibition Period: August 5th (Saturday) to August 22nd (Tuesday), 2023 Venue: 6th Floor, Sendai Mediatheque Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (*Admission until 30 minutes before closing)

Please note that some related events require reservation. For more information, please check the following:

Canon “New Cosmos of Photography” Official Website Sendai Exhibition Details, Related Event Information, and Application Methods are available here.

Thank you very much.

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The photo series “Ants Plus ‘Funi'” has been selected as a Critics’ Pick in the LensCulture Critics’ Choice 2023

The photograph series “Ants Plus ‘FUNI'” has won the Critics’ Pick award at LensCulture Critics’Choice 23. The selector is Mr. Ihiro Hayami from T3 PHOTO FESTIVAL TOKYO.

I would like to express my gratitude to rapper FUNI, Mr. Chang Yongsuk, Mr. Kohei Kawabata from Tsuda University, all the staff at NHK, and also to my partner Shihou Tsukikage, who has continued to support me in my work. Thank you very much.

Furthermore, the Ants Plus series is still in production. Thank you for your continued support.

Tomomichi Nakamura


Evaluation by Ihiro Hayami

JAPAN

Tomomichi Nakamura

Ants Plus “Funi”

Discrimination against Japan-born Koreans is a deep-seated problem in Japan. Tomomichi Nakamura sublimated this inequality he confronts into an unforgettable work through the power of art which deserves to be highlighted in the international arena.

LensCulture : Tomomichi Nakamura

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One piece from the photo series “Auts Plus ‘Funi'” has been selected as EDITORS’ PICK at LensCulture Critics’ Choice 2023

“Auts Plus ‘Funi'”, a series of photographs featured in the NHK documentary Document 20 mins’ “Ants, human beings and myself: Works of Nakamura Tomomichi” was selected as an EDITORS’ PICK for LensCulture Critics’ Choice 2023 and will be featured in a competition gallery accessible to all visitors to the website. and will be featured in the competition gallery, accessible to all visitors to the website.

Thank you very much. I will continue to produce the “Ants plus” series. We look forward to your continued support.

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Document 20 mins’ Ants, human beings and myself: Works of Nakamura Tomomichi

Ants, human beings and myself: Works of Nakamura Tomomichi

Featured by TV documentary program Document 20 mins. created by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), and it is titled “Ants, human beings and myself: Works of Nakamura Tomomichi“.

Meet the unconventional artist Tomomichi Nakamura, who synthesizes the forms of ants and humans to create unseen photographs and film works. This documentary follows his journey of continuing his artistic endeavors despite facing challenges in life. Ants, living in colonies, are small and vulnerable, recognizing allies and enemies through scent—similar to humans in many ways. Utilizing ants with human-like behaviors, Nakamura creates works that express aspects of himself and humanity. For instance, photos featuring tiny ants arranged in human forms evoke a sense of human frailty and powerlessness. While Nakamura’s creations have received acclaim both domestically and internationally, he has long carried a sense of difficulty in his life. Born with a congenital disability, Nakamura persists in his artistic pursuits with the support of his partner. One day, a conversation with a parent and child during a photo shoot brings an unexpected realization.

This is an NHK documentary program featuring Tomomichi Nakamura as the subject. The program is still available for on-demand viewing on NHK. If you’re interested, please do watch it!

Ants, human beings and myself: Works of Nakamura Tomomichi