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Updated August 11th 2023
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I have a new prose and poetry photo essay posted on the “Writers in Kyoto” website of which I am a member. Some back stories and reminisces of photographing with my pinhole camera in Kyoto going back to the 1990’s and my Sacred Japan series. Illustrated with four of my black and white photos. Please have a look.
https://www.writersinkyoto.com/2023/08/10/on-kyoto/kyoto-visual-stories/
In Shisendo’s Garden, pinhole photograph
Intro by John Doughill, chairperson of Writers in Kyoto:
“Last year WiK member and highly-rated photographer Edward Levinson gave two well-received presentations to the group in which he talked of the spiritual aspects of his artwork and gardening. Though he lives on the Boso Peninsula, where there is also a Kamogawa, he has close connections to Kyoto, as can be seen in his latest photoessay up on the WiK website. Please do take a look when you can..”
Green Spring Greetings to all my friends and acquaintances!
Its the middle of Golden Week now in Japan, string of holidays and vacation for many. May 4th is called Greenery Day and its definitely green this time of year.
So, here’s a little video slideshow with live Birdsong recently recorded in the garden and woods at Solo Hill, Kamogawa Japan.
Headphones or speakers recommended. View on YouTube or Vimeo at the links below.
Watch On YouTube
https://youtu.be/arbazyNd57I
Watch On Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/822267559
New Year's Card 2023
“Season’s Greetings 2022-2023”
Here is to Keeping the Vision of a Brighter and Peaceful World！
(News Update coming soon!)
Visited the Bob Dylan Center and Woody Guthrie Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma USA Nov. 2022. See some photos and comments here.
I was a speaker at Soka University, South Asia Research Center Symposium
on “Surviving in a Global Village”
May 27th, 2022
Speakers: Mukesh Williams, Rohit Wanchoo, and Edward Levinson. See the flyer for bios and details for registering.
This Symposium was held on Zoom
- A Fund Raising Event for the Ukraine -
PAVLOVKA PINHOLE FEST
May 26th 20:00 BST - UK Presented by: Aberdeen Art Gallery
(15:00 EST - New York, ***May 27th 4:00 AM JST Japan)
A Zoom talk by pinhole photographer Justin Quinnell featuring guests from around the world.
(I was one of the guests.)
You can view a recording of the gathering here
https://www.pinholephotography.org/the-hole-world
TO DONATE FOLLOW THIS LINK
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/pavlovkapinholefestaberdeen
Pavlovka Pinhole festival website is: https://pinholefest.wordpress.com
A recent new prose and poetry piece is available for reading on the “Writers in Kyoto” website of which I am a member. Title - "Winter Wonderings of Body and Mind": Some memories of Zen in Kyoto and meetings with the Japanese vagabond poet Nanao Sakaki plus two poems.
Illustrated with four of my color photos. Please have a look here.
Article Intro from John Doughill, chairperson of Writers in Kyoto:
"Up now on the website is a poetic memoir by Ed Levinson of his connections with Kyoto, and with Nanao Sakaki in particular. Much of it will resonate with readers, and I was struck by finding that Ed and Nanao had attended the same Ram Dass talk as myself many moons ago (I wondered where all those hippies had come from!). As well as some touching poems, Ed has illustrated his piece with striking photos. I'm delighted to say he will be doing a Zoom session for members in April, so this can be considered a 'teaser' for what is to come." My WIK Zoom talk is scheduled for April 17th, 11AM Japan Time (details coming later)
Wishing you good fortune of all kinds in the New Year 2022
Edo's haiku above appears in "Whisper of the Land" and "Balloon on Fire"
Photo: Daikokuten, Deity of Fortune and Wealth, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in a mini shrine just beside the lottery ticket window near Ginza in Yurakucho Tokyo
Although I have no exhibitions planned at this time for 2022, I am happily making good progress on a new series of work.
We hope to be able to hold some events at Solo Hill, Edo Photos Gallery and Garden. Stay tuned to news via this Newsletter and my Social Media.
I posted a new short essay on my blog regarding the New Year, meditation, nature, love, and kindness.
Here is the link. Its only in English at the moment, but the language is quite easy to understand even if English is not your native language. Check it out.
***My first popular photo book, Timescapes Japan, published in 2006 is now available at Special Sale Price. Makes a good present! Possible further discount for volume purchases, please inquire.
Special offer signed copy of Timescapes Japan, $20.00 (Usual Retail Price $33)
PLUS International Shipping: Shipping rates Air Mail Small Packet: USA $20, Canada/Europe/Middle East $15, Asia $12
Japan Domestic = 2,000 yen via bank transfer (includes shipping!) (2,200 yen with Credit Card payment)
Please inquire through the Contact Form or Email***
Published by Nippon Camera Publishing Co.
Size: 250 mm (w) x 240 mm (h)
10 1/4 inch (w) x 9 3/4 inch (h)
(a variation of the B4 size)
108 pages, 96 Photos, Duotone
ISBN4-8179-2098-X C0072
"Still Hot" as they say at the local video rental shop
**SPECIAL OFFER!** Buy the set of three books published in 2019 and get a FREE copy of "Timescapes Japan"! Some extra shipping charges may occur. Please contact me if interested! Or use the Book Order Form
Purchase a Collection of all Three 2019 Books:
$100 + $15 worldwide shipping.
Within Japan 10,000 yen - Free Shipping
October November 2021 Photo Exhibition in Chiba City Japan (FINISHED)
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition at "Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan" Dai-Gallery
October 5 - November 14 2021.
On display were19 photographs selected from my various previously collections series. This show was rescheduled for Fall 2021 after the Center had to shut down due to Covid-19 last spring 2020.
Talk Presentation at the Japan Writers Conference
I made a 50 minute presentation at 2021Japan Writers Conference (JWC) Oct .17th The 2021 conference was an online Zoom event.
The recording of my Oct 17th Zoom Talk is available to view online!
Watch on my Vimeo Channel at:
https://vimeo.com/638106662
OR
Watch on Youtube at the JWC Channel:
https://youtu.be/wb8hHoTwEns
OR
Edo Photos YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ5TDmLXE50&t=27s
About my talk:
"Simple Nature Attunement – Tips and Practices for Writers of Any Genre"
Short Lecture with Q&A
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
Attunement is one of the main keys to creativity and inspiration. In this presentation Edward will share the simplest of techniques that can used to increase one’s attunement with nature and self, thus increasing our state of receptivity and balance from which all creative endeavors can benefit.
More details at http://japanwritersconference.org/jwc-2021/#edward-levinson
More details about my talk at http://japanwritersconference.org/jwc-2021/#edward-levinson
JWC main site http://japanwritersconference.org
An audio version the live talk I gave on July 4th, is available for listening as a podcast.
Please see the links below to listen on your favorite platform. Duration 43 minutes.
Description: Award-winning photographer, filmmaker and author takes you behind the scenes to his fascinating world of Japanese rice paddies and drones, searching for the perfect blooming cherry blossom tree, and how he found his corner of paradise on Solo Hill. Reading from Whisper of the Land, and sharing his writing process, the author is interviewed by Goshen Books presenter Liane Wakabayashi in the second episode of the Meet the Memoir Writer series: Coming Home Far From Home.
Thanks Liane and Goshen Books for arranging this talk and the podcast.
LISTEN:
On Soundcloud:
Listen to Edward Levinson: Whisper of the Land from Finding Home Far From Home
https://soundcloud.com/user-185944436/liane-2final
On Apple Podcast:
Listen to Edward Levinson: Whisper of the Land from Finding Home Far From Home in Podcasts.
https://podcasts.apple.com/.../finding.../id1577538512...
On Spotify:
Listen to Edward Levinson: Whisper of the Land from Finding Home Far From Home
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3XcTIjij2vaTSte5JWQrsd...
SUNDAY JULY 4, 2021 (This event is finished, Seethe podcast recording links above!)
8:00-9:00 PM Japan Time ONLINE EVENT
Coming Home Far From Home: Meet The Memoir Writer’s Series I
Interview with Edward Levinson, Japan-based author of WHISPER OF THE LAND
Free And Open To The Public
visit https://goshenbooks.com/upcoming-events/
Goshen Books Celebrates Memoir Writer Ed Levinson:
July 4th, 8PM JST On Zoom
(EST NYC 7AM, Paris 1PM, Sidney 9PM, Auckland 11PM - Please confirm your times zones beforehand!)
Meet Photographer And Memoir Writer, Edward Levinson, Author Of Whisper Of The Land
Edward Levinson was 25 years old in 1979, trying to establish his life in the post hippie-era style of back-to-the-land living in the woods of Virginia. What on earth was he thinking and feeling when he suddenly took off on a wanderlust trip to Japan, knowing almost nothing of the culture and zero of the language? He told friends and family he’d return in two months. “For someone who tries be truthful and live an honest life, that turned out to be a huge miscalculation. I never went home,” Levinson recalls.
Join Edward as he reads from his memoir, Whisper of the Land – Visions of Japan,” show his highly regarded and worldwide exhibited photographs documenting a country lifestyle transformed into art.
“Who are we to really know what awaits us on our journeys, both the outer tangible steps we take and the inner path that tries to guide those steps? The process of doing things fascinates me. But it is the inspirations gained from nature and the contemplative life that brings me joy and feeds my photographic art, all my writings, and life as a whole. Having made my home in Japan has deeply influenced all aspects of my being.” Edward says, adding that he will happily take questions on any subject from gardening to photography and writing, or tips on daily meditative attunement practices that aid inspiration.
MORE DETAILS HERE
https://goshenbooks.com/ed-levinson/
In January we published a small booklet “Gifts to the House in the Forest” as a project to cheer people up during the pandemic. Part 1 is a short story written by an American girl inspired by Tsuruta Shizuka’s illustrations. Part 2 story is by Shizuka, fiction (based on fact), about the stray cat Chat Noir coming into the life of an older woman who lives alone.
If you desire a book, please apply through the "Contact button” on https://solohill.net.
Text in Japanese only, illustrations by Tsuruta Shizuka, photos by Edward Levinson.
(Sorry, currently only available in Japan)
@soloshika
Front cover + back cover
Table of Contents Page
"Whisper of the Land" Review and Commentary by Jann Williams online at Writers in Kyoto website Feb. 2021:
"Edward Levinson’s Journey of Light and Love: Reflections on ‘Whisper of the Land’ "
"Edward Levinson lives lightly on the land. Having put down roots on the Boso Peninsula in rural Japan, Edward nurtures body and soul with the productive fruit, vegetable and flower garden around his hilltop home. The serendipitous story of how he and his partner Tsuruta Shizuka came to ‘be’ at Solo Hill is lyrically told in ‘Whisper of the Land: Visions of Japan’. Reading the book over the space of a few hours, I felt deep resonance with Edward’s outlook on life; …"
READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
All the Best to All of Us in 2021!
My Photos with Greek Haiku
Greek poet and visual artist Ms. Maria Papatzelou has composed 8 haiku to go with 8 of my black and white pinhole photographs from the “Moments in the Light” series and book. Her lovely haiku are in English and Greek. Maria’s soft touch with the words blends effortlessly with the soft pinhole atmosphere. A most enjoyable collaboration. Thank you Maria!
Here is the link:
http://www.monocleread.gr/2020/12/27/moments-in-the-light8-photographs-by-edward-levinson-8-haiku-by-maria-papatzelou/
My Introduction Post on the "Writers in Kyoto" website.
I recently became a member of “Writers in Kyoto” a great group of people connected to and writing about Kyoto in English. They asked me to write something to introduce myself to the group on their website. In addition to telling a bit of my Japan back story it also includes three haiku, a short poem, and six photos. The site is available for anyone to view. The post is here.
Link: https://www.writersinkyoto.com/2020/12/edward-levinson-introduction/
"Spirit's Home" from the Sacred Japan series
My Interview at AlternativePhotography.com website!
A written “Interview with pinhole photographer Edward Levinson” is now up at the AlternativePhotography.com website. In particular, I talk about the “Mind Games” color collage series and my newest series exhibited and published last year, “Spots of Light - Tokyo”. Illustrated with nine of my pinhole photographs.
https://www.alternativephotography.com/edward-levinson-pinholes/
Interview by Nancy Breslin. Coordinated by Malin Fabbri.
From the Healing Landscapes series
Special exhibition "TOKYO CURIOSITY 2020 SHIBUYA"
I have two photos in this special exhibition "TOKYO CURIOSITY 2020 SHIBUYA" at Bunka Mura Museum in Shibuya Tokyo. Oct.20 - Nov. 12, 2020. 100 photographers from 16 countries and regions are participating with 200 photographs!
I am showing two photos from the “Mind Games”. My “Mind Games” series photo book was published in 2019. See the book page here!
Bunkamura Museum show page details in Japanese:
https://www.bunkamura.co.jp/museum/exhibition/20_curiosity/
"Long Live Tradition" from the Mind Games Series
My Newest Short Film Receives Honors
1. My newest short film “Paris de Light” was chosen as an "Official Selection" for the [Paris Lift-Off Film Festival 2020] which is being held online this year due to pandemic concerns. My film along with other selections will be screened online for one week starting Oct.26th until Nov 2nd @Vimeo. Festival viewing fee is $10 for all the films for all week. Festival viewing fee is $10 for all the films for all week. Here is the link to my section "Trailblazers Shorts 1". "Paris de Light2 is #77.
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/parisliftofftrailblazer1/
In addition :
2. “Paris de Light" was selected as a semi-Finalist by the European Cinematography AWARDS (ECA) AMSTERDAM, a monthly film competition in the August 2020 Edition
3. Selected as a monthly “Finalist” for the Asian Cinematography AWARDS (ACA) June 2020 Edition.
4. Received an Honorable Mention from the Bridge Fest Film Festival, a monthly online contest.
5. Received an “Honorable Mention” from Experimental Forum, “an international film and video art festival showcasing experimental films…. from around the globe.”
The film was shot during three trips to Paris in 2017-2018 and editing was completed the end of 2019. I hope to screen it somewhere in Japan this year.
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http://europe.cawards.org/
http://asia.cawards.org/oxy_mega_menu/mega-menu/
http://www.bridge-fest.com/monthly-winners
https://www.experimentalforum.org/
“Pinhole Photographic Art Society Members’ Exhibition 2020” in Kyoto.
October 6 - Oct.18, 2020 @ Gallery Maronie in Kyoto
I am showing four photos from the “Mind Games” series in this show. The images were taken in Kyoto in 2006 and 2007 and are also in my “Mind Games” photo book published in 2019.
Special Group Show at Nadar in Tokyo. August 5-16th, 2020 (FINISHED!)
20th Year Anniversary Exhibition at Nadar, a photo gallery and popular place for photo education. Happy to have one piece in this show. My piece is a triptych from the Silhouette Stories Series.
August 5-16th, 2020
Place: Omotesando, Tokyo. If you can stop by safely please have a look. DM card in Japanese here.
Haiku and Photos in "Ikenbana International" magazine
My six page photo and haiku essay “Touch of Light” was published in July in the magazine “Ikebana International”, a member’s magazine, Summer 2020 issue (Volume 64 Issue 3). - Copyright 2020. “Published by and for the members of Ikebana International. http://ikebanahq.org
Summer 2020 issue (Volume 64 Issue 3). - Copyright 2020
My essay in English, “Haiku Attunement and the ‘Aha’ Moment”, was published in the online magazine “Japan SPOTLIGHT”, a publication of the Japan Economic Federation. The essay covers my thoughts on traditional and modern haiku, with many samples from my haiku book “Balloon on Fire”, along with their back stories. Traditional haiku are represented by Basho, Issa, and Shiki; modern haiku by Ban’ya Natsuishi and others. Of course it is illustrated with many of my color and black and white photos. Hope you’ll enjoy reading and please feel free to share with haiku friends and groups.
MY ARTICLE LINK:
https://www.jef.or.jp/journal/pdf/231st_Special_Article.pdf
May/June 2020 Whole issue
https://www.jef.or.jp/jspotlight/latestissue/
Mountain Laughing
A Zoom recording of my first online Lecture.
I was the guest speaker for teacher Chris Peregoy’s “Black and White Photography” class at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I showed them a bit of my home gallery with the computer camera then we did a PDF slide show of my works with my live commentary just as I would have done in person. Thanks to Chris and the university for having me and thanks to the students for watching and listening!
I’ve known Chris since 2007. As an artist he also uses pinhole and other alternative photography methods. He is the maker of the Pinhole Blender Camera. I have several of his cameras and used the 120 size three pinhole camera for my “Mind Games” color collage series.
https://vimeo.com/431371039
UPDATE*
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition at "Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan" Dai Hall Gallery
March 31 - May 10 2020. FINISHED
My recent small show, in a big hall, with no visitors!
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition at "Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan" Dai Hall Gallery (Chiba-City) . An exhibition that basically no one could go see! This show was hung BEFORE Tokyo's and Chiba Prefecture’s semi-lockdown "stay at home" request that was given in early April. Due to the Corona Virus all the concerts and big events at this large venue were canceled and the Cultural Center offices had to shut its doors as well on after the “stay home” emergency was declared. I never got to see the show. They plan to reshow it again next year 2021!
Here is hoping things get better soon. Stay safe and well everyone.
On display were19 photographs selected from various series.
You can see all of 19 photos I displayed at the gallery show on Chiba-ken Bunka Kaikan's Facebook page.
https://bit.ly/31o0nMn Please have a look.
A small show in a huge space with few visitors!
Access：http://www.cbs.or.jp/chiba/facility/map.html
Group Exhibition “monochrome XX「Sportｓ」” SHOW CANCELED AS OF 2/26 Due to Virus. Planned to reshow later!
I have one photo in this show “monochrome XX「Sports」” a gelatin silver print group exhibition at EM Gallery in
Nishi-Azabu Tokyo.
The title of my photo is “Sensei ga Hashiru”, a play on a traditional phrase, "TheTeacher Runs".
Place: EM Gallery, Tokyo
Date：2020/2/11～3/7 SHOW CANCELED AS OF 2/26 Due to Virus. Planned to reshow later!
Time：12:00～18:00
Tokyo Minato Ku Nishi Azabu 4-17-10
Tel：03-3407-5075
http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
Talk and Slideshow- "Whisper of the Land - Visions of Japan”
I gave a talk on Feb. 9th at Unitarian Fellowship of Tokyo’s monthly gathering. Titled "Whisper of the Land - Visions of Japan” the talk was illustrated with many slides of my photos .
Three new photo books published by Solo Hill Books November 2019.
Edward Levinson has published three new photo books to commemorate his 40th year in Japan. All books are in stock and ready to ship around the world and are signed by the author, personally inscribed on request. Free Shipping within Japan! Reasonable worldwide shipping!
FOR *THE NEW BOOKS* DETAILS AND PHOTOS GO TO THIS SPECIAL BOOK PAGE
Solo Exhibition in Tokyo November 2019! (Finished)
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition at Olympus Gallery in Shinjuku Tokyo
[ Spots of Light - Tokyo - ]
Nov. 15 - 20th, 2019
Some photos of the exhibition here
FULL DETAILS HERE
FULL DETAILS HERE
Balloon on Fire - Book of Haiku with Photos Published September 2019!
Balloon on Fire, a small volume of my haiku with black and white photo illustrations, has been published by Cyberwit.net. Bilingual in English and Japanese, the book contains 54 haiku and 20 photo illustrations. The Japanese haiku text is also rendered in the Roman alphabet making it possible to read the Japanese without knowing the kanji characters or Japanese alphabet. Soft cover, A5 size, 60 pages. $15 or 1,500 yen
Please Note: This is my first book of published haiku with includes some photo illustrations and is printed on plain paper. (It is not a "photo book").
(TO PURCHASE, more details and excerpt click here!!)
Participation in monochrome XIX Group Exhibition in Tokyo
Dates: July 30 - August 31
At EM GALLERY in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo (Hiroo Station or Bus from Shibuya)
I have two silver gelatin prints in the show. This 19th series exhibition showcases black and white gelatin silver prints by 47 photographers. Prints are for sale.
monochrome XIX THEME:「Fine Art]
Free admission closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays and CLOSED 8/11-19 for summer holiday!)
Visit the Japanese website for more details in Japanese. http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
"Nature Collage", Nara, Japan 2012
-On sale at gallery-
My short pinhole film “Kyoto Five Ways”was awarded an “Honorable Mention” from “Experimental Forum” a film festival competition in Los Angeles. This is the second recognition for this short!
私の短編映画「Kyoto Five Ways 京都 -五つの道」の二回目の認定がありました。
ロサンゼルスにあったコンペティション「Experimental Forum」 の「Honorable Mention佳作」です。
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I received the Photographer Prize at the 4th Japan Vegetarian Awards held in Osaka June 16th. Thank you!
My photo works at Friend's Exhibition in Chiba City
My artist friend Saito Hiroshi had an exhibition of his unique “wood dolls” at Gallery Mutsu in Chiba city.
I took some photos of the works to use on the DM card. Five of those images were printed on art paper and framed were also being shown and for sale. Saito-san introduced me and my pinhole works to Gallery Mutsu in 1994. It was my first exhibition in Japan! Dates: June 14-July 3
http://gallery-mutsu.com
My short pinhole film “Kyoto Five Ways” which I completed in 2018 was chosen as an Official Selection for the Tokyo Lift-Off Online Film Festival 2019. The festival's films was viewable online at Vimeo On Demand (payment required) for one week starting May 27th. Viewers can to vote on their favorite films. Viewing link and details here.
I participated in the Pinhole Photographic Art Society Member's Group Exhibition at Roonee 247 Fine Arts in Nihonbashi Area, Tokyo May 14-19
I had four Super A3 size prints in the show which were specially priced and for sale along with signed copies of my books. Please drop by.
"One Umbrella" Roppongi, Tokyo
Open 12:00-19:00 (until 16:00 on last day May 19)
Gallery Website (in Japanese)
http://www.roonee.jp/exhibition/room1/20190507172807
Gallery MAP ACCESS http://www.roonee.jp/access/
Tel. ０３−６６１２−２２７６
DM Photo by Yasu Suzuka
“Tokyo-Ga” photo exhibition in Berlin
I participated in a “Tokyo-Ga” photo exhibition in Berlin April 15 - May 29th. Titled “Tokyo Curiosity” it promises to be modern look at Tokyo’s Shibuya scene, as a window on Tokyo. I have seven photographs in the show and my three minute short pinhole movie “Shibuya on the Move” is part of the projection program. If you are in Berlin please stop by and take a look. All Photos Copyright Tokyo-Ga
See these links for more info:
http://tokyo-ga.org/topics/2019/04/05_1.html English
http://tokyo-ga.org/topics/2019/04/05_2.html German
http://tokyo-ga.org/topics/2019/04/18.html Japanese
Above Photos Copyright Tokyo-Ga
“The Light of Peace”, an Award winning documentary about me and my pinhole photography can now be seen on Amazon Prime! Have a look! Many thanks to filmmaker Joey Manalang and musician Daniel Lindholm. Currently on Amazon Prime US + UK , but hopefully Amazon.jp in the future.
Here's the link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTQNM3B
“Please watch and give it positive reviews and feel free to share to your friends especially to those passionate about photography!” - Joey
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Participation in monochrome XVIII Group Exhibition
Tokyo Feb 12 - March 10th
At EM GALLERY in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo (Hiroo Station or Bus from Shibuya)
I have two vintage photos (taken and printed in1998) from the my photo book Timescapes Japan in the show. This 18th exhibition showcasing black and white gelatin silver prints by more than 40 photographers.
monochrome XVIII THEME:「Fashion]
Feb 12-March 10th Open 12:00〜18:00（free admission）closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Visit the Japanese website for more details in Japanese. http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
"Santa's Girl" from Timescapes Japan
New Year Greetings to All my friends and supporters!
Thank you for being there! Edward Levinson Newsletter click here - Happy New Year and More!
（My New Year's Poem Posted as a New Blog Entry and Towards a Brighter World: a short 40 sec. video clip present）
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"Whisper of the Land"
Publication 4th Anniversary Special Winter Sale!
Signed copies:
¥1,000 ($10 US) PLUS shipping (In Japan 180 yen, outside Japan $5 - special rate)
Offer good until Jan 31, 2019
More info on "Whisper of the Land" the Order Page
Use the contact form or email me at edoATedophoto.com
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Participatied in a Paris Photo Exhibition (FINISHED!)
I participated in a “Tokyo-Ga” photo exhibition in Paris Oct 18th - Nov 17th. Titled “Tokyo Curiosity” it was part of the Paris’ [Japonismes 2018] official program and promised to be modern look at Tokyo’s Shibuya scene, as a window on Tokyo. I had seven photographs in the show as will as my three minute short pinhole movie “Shibuya on the Move.” I went to Paris to attend the reception and to continue filming for my next short pinhole movie project about Paris.
・Venue：
4th City Hall in le Marais Mairie du 4e arrondissement de Paris
・Organized by：
City of Paris, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Institut français
more details:
English
https://japonismes.org/en/officialprograms/【特別企画】%E3%80%80パリ東京文化タンデム2018-「東京画
French
https://japonismes.org/fr/officialprograms/【特別企画】%E3%80%80パリ東京文化タンデム2018-「東京画
Japanese
http://tokyo-ga.org/topics/2018/09/22.html
monochrome XVII Group Exhibition Tokyo (finished)
At EM GALLERY in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo (Hiroo Station or Bus from Shibuya)
I had two vintage photos (taken and printed in1998) from the my photo book Timescapes Japan in the show. This 17th exhibition showcased black and white gelatin silver prints by 47 photographers.
monochrome XVII THEME:「Documentary]
July 31— Sept 1 2018 (CLOSED AUG 12-20 for summer holiday)
Open 12:00〜18:00（free admission）closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Visit the Japanese website for more details in Japanese. http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
Or See my Japanese News page
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/203188387018467
"Resting" From "Timescapes Japan"
Radio Interview on Japanese Photography Talk Program
I was interviewed for a Japanese Internet radio program “Amazing Photos of Japan” on April 20th. On air broadcast is in two parts May 1 and May 8 at 8PM Japan Standard Time. Interview is in Japanese. You can see my photographs that we are discussing on their website as we talk.
Part 1 we talk about my pinhole works and Part 2 about my Tokyo street photography using a digital compact camera. Each episode is about 30 minutes long. The show will remain as an archive for about 3 months after the first broadcast.
Listen here http://www.blue-radio.com/program/bjapan/
You need to make sure the browser Flash Player loads, and wait through several commercials until the interview begins!
“Tokyo Story” Screening at [AVIFF Cannes 2018]
My short pinhole film “Tokyo Story” was chosen as an Official Selection to be screened at [AVIFF Cannes 2018] an Art Film Festival 2018, in Cannes France, May 12 -13th. This Art Film Festival is in the same town and happening during the same time period as the famous Cannes Film Festival, so happy and excited. I attended and spoke with a Q+A after my screening. This is the sixth festival Selection and Recognition for “Tokyo Story”.
From their website:
“The [AVIFF-Art Film Festival] in Cannes has become one of the preferred places of promoting contemporary art in the field of Artists' films.”
http://art-film-festival.com/film-2018/page/3/
http://art-film-festival.com/portfolio/tokyo-story-by-edward-levinson/
https://www.facebook.com/AviffCannes/
Photo Essay in Nippon Camera Magazine
Well-known Japanese camera magazine “Nippon Camera” published six pages (six photos) of mine in the June 2018 issue featuring new black and white pinhole images taken last fall in France. This is the same publisher that published Timescapes Japan and I have been a frequent contributor over the years. Available in Japanese bookstores from May 20th.
Japanese website: http://www.nippon-camera.com/monthly.php
Above photo: from my 2013 trip to France shown in 2014 at my exhibition at Art Gallery M84 in Higashi-Ginza Tokyo
Creative Non-fiction Story Published
My creative non-fiction story “Taro’s Gift” based on an episode that occurred at a Tokyo Junior High school where I was team teaching English many years ago has just been published in the online magazine “The Font Literary Journal for Language Teachers”. Here is the direct link to my article. http://thefontjournal.com/taros-gift/
Be sure to check out the rest of this Special Tenth Issue
http://thefontjournal.com/current-issue-4/
New Edo Photo Workshops: I am planning to organize some new style Edo Photo Workshops this year. The workshops will focus on increasing "photographic creativity" using your camera of choice. All levels, personal styles, and interests are welcome. Sessions will be held in Tokyo, my home studio in Kamogawa, and possibly other locations as well. Organize your own small group to learn with. Invite me to lecture to your club or society. Private lessons are also available. More details on request. If you are interested in learning with me in an encouraging environment please contact me.
“Shibuya - TOKYO Curiosity” - I am participated in this “Tokyo-Ga” showcase exhibition titled “Shibuya - TOKYO Curiosity” at Hikarie in Shibuya, Tokyo. I had two photos and a new 3 minute short pinhole movie "Shibuya on the Move" in the show. Dates: Jan 2 - 8th @ Hikarie 8 Cube in Shibuya.
http://tokyo-ga.org/topics/2017/12/28.html
https://www.facebook.com/events/1945260605740080/
You can see that new short movie on Vimeo on my Movie page. Please have a look. Just 3 minutes!
Monochrome XVI Gelatin Silver Print Group Exhibition. The theme this time “Landscape”. I will have two prints in this show. Feb 5- March 10th @Gallery EM in Nishi-Azabu Tokyo
Organized by：DGSM Print Consortium
Gallery website (in Japanese) http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
New short film "Manhattan Mashup" Receives Award of Recognition
My newest short pinhole movie "Manhattan Mashup" received an Award of Recognition in the Experimental Category from The IndieFEST Film Awards on Oct 30, 2017. Always an honor to be recognized. I'll try to get a trailer up in the near future.
エドワード･レビンソンの新作短編映画「ニューヨーク・マッシュアップ」が 「インディフェスト映画賞」 コンペで賞の認定を受けました。と、とても喜んでいます。
More info on the Movie page.
Movie Poster
New Pinhole Movie "See the Sea" posted on the Movie Page and on Vimeo. Please have a look!
New small Photo Book "Moments in the Light" published May 25th! Visit the book page for details.
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition
"Timescapes Japan"
May 26 - May 31 at Olympus Gallery in Shinjuku Tokyo. FINISHED!
This exhibition is organized by The Photographic Society of Japan (PSJ) as part of The Month of Photography in Tokyo 2017. The theme for this year's photographers in Japan series is "Foreign Photographers Living in and Loving Japan - Japanese Landscapes and Culture"
I am showing about 40 prints from various series in a solo exhibition at the Olympus Gallery in Shinjuku. All the works are being show for the first time on gallery walls. Works from my newest series will also be shown for the first time as well a new pinhole short movie.
More INFO in English and Japanese and DM card here
Olympus Gallery website (in Japanese)
monochrome XIV Group Exhibition Tokyo (finished!)
At EM GALLERY in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo (Hiroo Station or Bus from Shibuya)
I had two photos from the "Silhouette Stories"in the show. This 14th exhibition showcased black and white gelatin silver prints by 42 photographers.
monochrome XIV THEME:「Shadow]
Feb. 7 - March 4, 2017
Open 12:00〜18:00（free admission）closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays
Visit the Japanese website for more details in Japanese. http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
Or See my Japanese News page
My award winning short film “Tokyo Story” was selected for screening at The Black Bear Film Festival in Milford Pennsylvania in the Salon Section in the program entitled “The Art of the Short Film -- What's New?” on Saturday October 15th from 11-12:30. There was a panel discussion where I was represented by my sister Leslie Lacika in my absence. Great chance to see some of my work in you live in the area. http://www.blackbearfilm.com/events/salon-films/
Held at Pike County Public Library, 119 E. Harford Street, Milford, PA 18337
My photo essay “Pin-Holy Night” has just been published in the May issue of Nippon Camera, a major Japanese camera magazine. I have ten photos from my newest series spread over ten pages. Please have look. On sale now most bookstores in Japan.
Pinhole Photo Exhibition April - May 2016 (FINISHED)
"Soft Light, Gentle Time"
Three Artists: Edward Levinson, Oki Yasuko, and Endo Shikiko
Edward Levinson presented a talk and did a screening of his award winning short movie "Tokyo Story on May 8th, 2-3pm followed by book signings. Free admission but reservations required. Contact: Chofu City Cultural Community Center 〒 182-0026 Chofu, Tokyo Kojimacho 2-33-1 Tel 042-441-6150
Exhibition Details:
April 9th - May 22 at Chofu Culture Community Center
(in Tokyo's western suburbs, 15 minutes by express train from Shinjuku on the Keio Line, 3 minutes from Chofu Station)
10AM - 6PM (Closed April 25 +April 26th)
Japanese website https://www.chofu-culture-community.org/forms/info/info.aspx?info_id=4993
Click here for full size flyer
Edward Levinson presented a talk and did a screening of his award winning short movie "Tokyo Story on May 8th, 2-3pm followed by book signings. Free admission but reservations required. Contact: Chofu City Cultural Community Center 〒 182-0026 Chofu, Tokyo Kojimacho 2-33-1 Tel 042-441-6150
http://www.chofu-culture-community.org/
Event Info on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/468507860006700/477053112485508/
"Keep Reaching", Aomori Japan
Click here for full size flyer
Lift-Off Film Festival Global Network Selects “Tokyo Story” by to be part of their prestigious line up of true independent cinema at this years Tokyo Lift-Off Film Festival 2016! Screening was in Shibuya on April 11th. See details on the movie page.
"Tokyo Story" receives an "Award Of Recognition" from Best Shorts Competition
Dec 2015 - "Tokyo Story" receives it third award being given an "Award of Recognition" from the Best Shorts Competition, an avant-garde worldwide competition. Details on the Movie Page. Press Release info here.
"The Land Whisperer: An Interview with Edward Levinson"
The current Nov. - Dec. 2015 issue of Japan SPOTLIGHT, the magazine published by the Japan Economic Foundation, has a lengthy interview with me in English. Done in my natural conversational voice, the interview covers a wide range of subjects including my way of living, pinhole photography, my haiku and book, and my thoughts on Japanese culture. Its illustrated with 4 of my photos and a profile shot of me.
————This interview is posted here with permission from "Economy, Culture & History Japan SPOTLIGHT Bimonthly". —————
Issue number: “Japan Spotlight (November-December Issue No. 204”)
Page numbers: “Page 48-52”
Publisher: Japan Economic Foundation
Click here to read the interview in PDF form on my book site. (courtesy of Japan Economic Foundation)
MORE INFO about "Whisper of the Land"
My short film “Tokyo Story” awarded as an "Official Selection" for “Open Door Short Film Showcase” 2015 in the category "Experimental". See the details and Trailer on my movie page.
Photo Exhibition, Talk Event and Workshop in Kobe（Finished！）
"Writing With Light", Sept 15 - 27th, 2015.
Place: Kobe, Japan - meriken gallery & cafe・Meriken Photo Studio
TALK EVENT: Sept 26th 17:30 -19:00 followed by book signing and reception.
WORKSHOP EVENT: Sept 29 1pm - 4pm Sept 27th 10:00 am -1pm
Full details in JAPANESE http://meriken.jp/edward_levinson/
Access: http://meriken.jp/access.html
Whisper of the Land” book review in "American Chamber of Commerce in Japan" (ACCJ) Journal July 2015 by Vicki Beyer. She captures the essence of the book (and me) very nicely.
"Levinson’s book cannot be called an autobiography, but neither is it philosophy per se. For me, reading it provided an interesting, entertaining, and thought provoking respite.
The essay format, each beginning with one of the author’s poems and samples of his insightful photographs, made it possible to seamlessly shift from one theme to another without any grinding of the gears." READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE
Visit Whisper of the Land's Website for more about the book!
My short film "Tokyo Story" received Honorable Mention for “Best Cinematography” from the LOS ANGELES FILM REVIEW INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS 2015
My newest short pinhole movie “Tokyo Story” has received an Honorable Mention for “Best Cinematography” from the LOS ANGELES FILM REVIEW INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS 2015 and is listed as an Award “Official Selection” for 2015. “Tokyo Story” previewed at Olympus Gallery in Tokyo and Osaka last fall as well a few private venues. You will have to wait a while before it is available on the internet. http://lafilmreview.com/lafr-independent-film-awards/lafr-award-winners-2015/
"Tokyo Story" was part of a music show/launch party organised and headed by singer/songwriter Kev Gray, July 24 at Crawfish Akasaka in Tokyo. More details here. Event info on Facebook.
More pinhole movie info here
Photo Exhibition "Whisper of the Land" (FINISHED)
Featuring 40 gelatin silver prints from my pinhole series. Classic images from the past, plus a selection of new works.
PLACE: Art Gallery M84
© Edward Levinson
READ FULL PRESS RELEASE DETAILS HERE
Gallery Website
http://artgallery-m84.com/?p=1425
Art Gallery M84 ACCESS
http://artgallery-m84.com/?page_id=11
NEW BOOK OF ESSAYS:
A collection essays based on the story of my life in Japan covering 35 years published in English!
Title: "Whisper of the Land - Tales and Visions of Japan".
Publication Date: Nov. 2014. Published by Fine Line Press
More Book Details Here!
Publisher's "Official" Book Launch Event in Tokyo! More Launch Party Details Here.
"You are cordially invited by Fine Line Press and Edward Levinson to a book launch in Tokyo."
Tokyo, Sunday May 17th, 2015 - 5-7 PM PDF Invitation to Book Launch here.
Place: Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan (FCCJ) in Yurakucho
所Venue:日本外国特派員協会(会員制プレスクラブThe FCCJ)内
Admission: 5,000 yen (dinner buffet, speakers, slideshow and video presentation, drinks)
More details Invitation here.
Limited space! For more info and the necessary RSVP contact: books(AT)edophoto.com or use the CONTACT FORM
Signed copies of the book available directly from me. There may be an ebook version in the future, but the print book looks really nice and is recommended!
More details here!
Please contact me or join my mailing list to get news when it is published.
Sign up for Edo Photos English Newsletter
I have photo essay featured in the newest issue of Nippon Camera (well-known Japanese camera magazine Jan. 2015 on sale now). Titled "Paris on the Move", 8 photos covering 7 pages, scenes walking the streets of Paris.
(the photo here is a cropped version of the one that appears in the magazine layout.)
FINISHED!
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition
"Beauty and Symbolism in the City"
Olympus Gallery Tokyo
Nov. 27-Dec. 3 2014
Access
Olympus Gallery Osaka
12月12日(金)~12月18日(木) Dec. 12- Dec. 18th
Access
Hours 10-6
Last day until 3PM Closed on Sundays
Full Details Here
Artist Talk and Reception
Tokyo 11/29 5 PM
Osaka 12/13 5PM
Edward Levinson Photo EXHIBITION @ Gallery Tosei in Tokyo FINISHED!
"Visual Memoir"
Duration:
Aug. 1 (Fri) – Aug. 30(Sat) 2014
Closed on Sundays, Mondays and National Holidays
＊ Closed from Aug. 14 to Aug.16
Hours: from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location:
Gallery Tosei
Location:
Gallery Tosei
Address:
5-18-20 Chuo, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0011 Japan
Tel : +81-(0)3-3380-7123 Fax: +81-(0)3-3380-7121
E-mail: gallery@tosei-sha.jp Gallery web: http://www.tosei-sha.jp
access http://www.tosei-sha.jp/TOSEI-NEW-HP/html-english/MAP/e_map.html
28 black and white gelatin silver prints will be on display and for sale. Nearly all the works are first time showings.
Signed copies of my books will also be on sale. The pinhole movies I made last year will also be playing on a DVD player.
More info and details click here.
Event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/800568973310269/
Spring 2014
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition Information
“MIND GAMES” Finished!
Edward Levinson
Photo Exhibition
At cafe & gallery Schiele
April 25- May 20
Open 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (closed Wednesday and Thursday)
Address:
Seto 1702, Chikura-machi, Minamiboso-shi, Chiba, Japan
Tel 0470-44-48-4893
http://purple.ap.teacup.com/4893/
https://www.facebook.com/schielechikura
“Mind Games” was shown four times in Tokyo and Kyoto,
This is the first traveling exhibition to other areas.
I plan to be at the gallery 4/27, 5/4,11, 17th from 2 - 5PM
(You can catch a highway bus from Tokyo Station South Exit to Chikura Station. The gallery is a 15 minute walk from the station)
MORE DETAILS:
http://www.edophoto.com/schieleDM.html
About the show: “Mind Games”
I have been using pinhole photography for artistic expression since 1993. The “Mind Games” series began in 2005 and is my first major pinhole work in color.
When I first started using the three-hole “Pinhole Blender” camera it felt like a good tool for creating stories. Usually I search for three scenes or objects that seem to go together. I look for humor, irony, and social statements when combining the three images into one photograph.
The "model" in the photo is Tim Biancalana
http://tributetojohnlennon.com/
Group Exhibition with 5 other Japanese photographers Finished!
“Cherry Viewing – One More Time”
April 16 – May 11
At: Ricoh Imaging Community Square Ginza Tokyo (on the corner of Ginza 4-chome) Address: Tokyo Ginza, Chuo-ku, 5-7-2 San-ai Dream Center 8F
11am – 7pm, (last day until 4pm) closed on Tuesdays
Admission: 510 yen, includes free espresso coffee.
Photographing this year's cherry blossoms, I created some new works and am showing 4 black and white pinhole photograph collages.
For info in Japanese
http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/japan/community/squareginza/schedule/event_detail_12.html
Some of my pinhole works which are part of the Pinhole Resource Collection at “Palace of the Governors Photo Archives at the New Mexico History Museum” Santa Fe New Mexico. Two are being displayed at the museum’s exhibition called “Poetics of Light – Contemporary Pinhole Photography". The exhibition will open April 27th in conjunction with Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day (of which I am one of the founding members) and will stay up until March 2015. Some of my images will also appear in the accompanying exhibition book.
http://www.nmhistorymuseum.org/pinhole/
Photo courtesy Governors Photo Archives at the New Mexico History Museum
April 27th was Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day (WPPD). http://pinholeday.org/ I am one of the founding members of this worldwide event, which started in 2001 and still help out with PR and support in Japan. Last year, 3462 photographers from 75 countries submitted images to the online web gallery. Unfortunately I won’t be doing my usual WPPD workshop this year, but I was at my gallery exhibition (see above) in the afternoon 4/27.
Did you take a photo this year on Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day WPPD?
I didn't do a workshop this year, but enjoyed quietly taking photos in my garden in the early morning on Pinhole Day. I shot black and white film so it will be about a week before its processed and uploaded to the pinhole day web site gallery. http://pinholeday.org/ A friend and I also made some photos in the garden of the gallery now hosting my exhibition.
***If you are a former workshop student or just a "fan" of Edo Photos, please feel free to submit your Pinhole Day photo under the Group Name - [Edward Levinson- Edo Photos] . It would be really enjoyable to see everyone's photos shared together.
English Submission Form
http://pinholeday.org/participate/?pid=submit
Three of my photographs appear on the CD jacket of friend John Kaizan Neptune’s newest CD.
Neptune is a world-renowned shakuhachi musician and composer and my surfing partner. The CD is titled "WATER COLORS". The cover photo was taken with an underwater camera at one of our favorite surf spots, and the back blue photo at one of the nearby beautiful beaches.
Visit cdbaby.com to purchase a CD or in Japan contact John Neptune jneptune@awa.or.jp
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition
at Tosei Gallery in Tokyo http://www.tosei-sha.jp/
Aug. 1 – 30, 2014
Details to be announced later!
NEWS BELOW HERE IS FROM 2013!
New Posted Oct 7, 2013
Click on the image to zoom and start movie. Click the HD button to watch higher quality
スタートとズームは画像をクリックしてください。
I had a nine page photo essay titled "Manhattan Mashup" in the well-known Japanese camera magazine "Nippon Camera" August 2013 issue. One of my photos also appeared on the cover. It was an image of a section of a giant poster of Leonard Cohen juxtaposed under the Broadway lights near Times Square. Still available as a "back number". If outside Japan you might be able to find it in a Japanese bookstore or good library. I may post some of the images on the web now that it no longer on the news stands.
New Movie posted on the movie page
I made a new movie to present at an event in Tokyo July 21.
Titled "Into the Woods", its filled with the special light of spring!
You can watch it on my new “Movie” page or on Vimeo, a video sharing website.
http://www.edophoto.com/movies.html http://vimeo.com/71003470
I have also put my “best three” videos up on VIMEO at my own channel
http://vimeo.com/channels/edophotos or you can watch them embedded on my site “Movie” page
monochrome VIII Group Exhibition (Finished)
Shows Theme:「 Rain . . .（雨)」
I showed 2 original gelatin silver prints from the Healing Landscapes series Dates: 2013, 7/23~ 8/31 Place：Gallery EM http://www.takeuchi-studio.jp/gallery_em/
in Nishi Azabu Hiroo area of Tokyo
〒106-0031東京都港区西麻4-17-10 TEL：03-3407-5075 Sponsor：monochrome photo works association
(Finished)
I was in a three person exhibition in Okayama City Japan ＠岡山cafe Z
Organized and sponsored by "Shicho Roonee" (Roonee is a gallery in Tokyo where I exhibit, do workshops, and sell books. This is part of their effort to present photo exhibitions in provincial areas)
I showed 7 original gelatin silver prints from the Healing Landscapes series. Prints and signed books were also on sale.
Together With Other pinhole artists: Isoi Rie and Oki Yasuko
2013 August 28 - Sept 8th.Place：cafeZ Okayama City, Japan 〒700-0845 岡山県岡山市南区浜野2-1-35 tel/fax : 086-263-8988 H.P : http://cafez.jp/ (Gallery/cafe website in Japanese!)
Edward Levinson Exhibition in Okayama Press Release info.... in Japanese
Another experimental short 1 minute video. Something positive in remembrance of the 2nd anniversary of the 3/11 Disaster in Japan.
http://youtu.be/Pkyf3gJ6KKs
I did a Pinhole Day Workshop in Tokyo again this year. It is the first workshop I’ve done in a long time! We all had a good time. You can see the results here.
Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day had 3426 entries from 75 countries this year.
WPPD Pinhole Day Workshop April 28th
On 4/20, - My long-time assistant helped people to make their own pinhole cameras in preparation for shooting on the next day.
On 4/28, I led the workshop where we took photos with pinhole cameras, and had a wet darkroom setup for developing and printing paper negative. I gave group and individual instructions so beginners and advanced were both welcome. I also be “lecturing” about technique - how to and why to - and showing examples from my own portfolio.
For more details in Japanese see DM Flyer.
For info in English contact me or contact Roonee, the gallery sponsoring the workshop.
[247 photography Roonee] : 03-3341-8118 mosimosi@roonee.com
Another Experimental Video Posted
“Looking For the Sun”
(Healing Landscapes Series)
2.5min
View on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joq-XWoJyO0
Experimental Video Posted
“Winter Solstice Dream”
As part of an art experiment, I recently made very short video from footage taken on Dec 21, the Winter Solstice in Japan. Watch on YouTube at this link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPgS3EH0Bxw
A documentary photographer in Tokyo made a video of at the opening reception including an interview at my exhibition June 4, 2012 at The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan
Watch on YouTube at this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_COLt16K4w
**Video by AGENCY MH - Martin Hladik, his website is http://www.agencymh.com/
One of my most popular pinhole images "Spring Sunset", is being used in a new condominium's model room in Tokyo covering a whole wall as wallpaper 4.6 x 2.3 meter (15x7.5 feet) in size! Put up in September it will remain there throughout the spring.
Japanese access to the model room
http://www.mecsumai.com/tph-harumi/arena/index.html#04
Above photo copyright + courtesy MEC Design
My photo exhibition in Kyoto has finished. Thanks to those who came or supported from afar. I posted photos of the show at this link. Hoping for a chance to show these works elsewhere in Japan or abroad in the future.
Photo Exhibition of Newest Series and Lecture in Kyoto! FINISHED!
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition
Selections from the “Mind Games” series
Kyoto Royal Hotel and Spa 1st Floor Gallery
2012 August 31 - Sept 13,
http://edophotobiz.com/kyoto_info_2012.html
DM Flyer Here
Access English
http://www.ishinhotels.com/kyoto-royal/en/access/
Finished!
Small Exhibition in Tateyama City Chiba-ken
Aug. 20 - Sept 10
This is a framing shop [Gallery HIROI] that has been handling my work for many years. Recently they have converted two walls into a mini gallery. I displayed 22 photo works and various books for sale. I showed works from the “Healing Landscapes” series.
New Solo Hill Garden video posted here
http://www.t-shizuka.com/blog/solohillgarden.html
Special Homage to Hiroshima Aug, 6, 2012
The Pinhole Resource Collection which holds some of Edo’s pinhole photographs has been donated and become part of the “Palace of the Governors Photo Archives at the New Mexico History Museum.” There will be big exhibition of pinhole works from this collection in 2014 at the museum in Santa Fe. Some of my work will be in this show.
Read the news about the collection in English here.
Edward Levinson was on a NHK WORLD TV English language program June 26th 2012 Program title: "Journeys in Japan". For English click here for details.
Finished!
Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition
Selections from the “Mind Games” series
June 4 – July 6th, 2012
at the The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan
16 photos in the Main Restaurant +Bar, 14 photos in the Masukomi Sushi Bar (more info in English here)
http://www.fccj.or.jp/node/7499
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Finished!
ENTRE DEUX Highlight Exhibition 2011-2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel Art Gallery.
Mikio HASUI / Muga MIYAHARA / Edward LEVINSON / Michel FRAPIER / Herbie YAMAGUCHI / Ichigo SUGAWARA / Masahiko TAKEDA
1 June (fri.) - 1 July (sun.) 2012 Edward had 4 pieces in this show.
Finished!
) Group Pinhole Show in Higashikawa-cho Hiokkaido for PPAS Festival 2012
http://photo-town.jp/gallery/info.htm
My thoughts and prayers go out to all those victims of the Japanese Earthquake and Tsumami.
I made a trip to the Tohoku area in early April for a magazine story, shooting landscapes, and also visited four areas that were devastated by the tsunami and earthquake. One year after things are still messy and far from normal. Two black and white pinhole photos from Miyagi-ken Higashi Matsushima are below.
Photos from the disaster area in Miyagi Prefecture 宮
I posted some Photos from Chernobyl Area in Belarus, 1992 (26 years have passed!)
I still remember how beautiful the land and people are.
http://edophotobiz.com/chernobyl.html
In 2012, I did a Worldwide Pinhole Day Workshop again sponsored by Roonee 247 Photography in Tokyo!
April 28 -29th. You can view my photo here. And you can view the workshop’s group photos together here. Participants photos will be added gradually unit May 31st
My new color works are featured on the website gallery of Tokyo-GA, a project of 100 Photographers images of Tokyo.
「http://www.tokyo-ga.org/photographers/edwardlevinson/
It’s been one year since the publishing of my essay book in Japanese:
I am now working on the manuscript submission for an English reading audience. Wish me luck. Inquiries welcome.
Working tittle “Adventures in Paradise” - A Spiritual Memoir of a Life in Japan ( Japanese title “My Way of Planting”)
Spring Seasonal haiku from the book.
Spring buds… 春の芽や
clinched fists waiting 閉じて 待つ拳
to break open こじ開けよ
Haru no meya, Tojite matsu kobushi, Kojiake yo
Spring morning 春の朝
small bird dances at window 窓辺で踊る小鳥
calling me to play 「きみ遊ぼう」
Haru no asa, Madobe de odoru kotori, " Kimi asobou"
More info here IN JAPANESE 詳しくはこちへ
Click here for a series of photos in remembrance of the Japanese disaster March 11, 2011
The above photo was taken at the Peace Park Memorial in Hiroshima on the site where the atomic bomb fell. The small statue in the sky is dedicated to the young girl Sadako, who became a symbol for peace. Sadako had leukemia from the radiation and set a goal of making1000 paper cranes believing that would make her better. She died before her wish came true, but making the paper cranes for peace become a tradition around the world. Japanese school children pay homage to her at the Peace Park.
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More Past Edward Levinson Photo Exhibition Info！
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Tokyo Writer, Tom Baker, wrote about my new pinhole works on display in Ginza and my photo book "Timescapes Japan" in English on his blog -
check it out http://tokyotombaker.wordpress.com/
Recently Finished Shows :
Edo in Group Show in Chiba City
Session in Mutsu 展
Edo had four pieces in the show.
May 11-18th
May 12 concert from 5pm. Edo and friends did a 40 minute set with six songs.
EDOvocal + autoharp, Ueda Masuo -mandolin + vocal, Yamashita Michio guitar
Japanese card here
EIZO Galleria Ginza
Photos of the gallery show here.会場風景の写真こちらへ
LINK for LARGER DM card
EIZO Galleria Ginza Tokyo: 2012, 2/21-3/3 Solo show
“Mind Games” Volume 2 - 19 pieces from my new series were shown. Part 1 shown in the Fall was well received.
Artist Talk: was held on Feb 25th.
For more info in English see PRESS RELEASE HERE
✪In addition to 19 photographs on the wall, there were three slide shows running on Eizo monitors.
1. About my photo life and various books.
2. Selected black and white works from my book “Timescapes Japan” and other series.
3. Photos from Mind Games Vol. 1
Finished!
Fine Photo Gallery ENTRE DEUX at Four Seasons Hotel & Chinzan-so, Tokyo:
2011/12/28 - 2012/1/3１ FINISHED!
Solo exhibition: “Japan, My Beloved Country”
Selected works from the Healing Landscapes and Sacred Japan series.
Talk session with Curator Ms. Naoko Ohta and Edo was held Jan. 20 and Jan 25,
Photos of the gallery show here.
Click here for DM invitation.
Access http://www.chinzanso.com/english/access.html
Exhibition Curated by Klee Inc Paris Tokyo
Finished!
www.tokyo-ga.org
Tokyo Ga at Gallery 21, Odaiba,Tokyo 12/3 - 2012/1/29, invitational group show. Four pieces were in this show.
"People Living in Tokyo, Their Rhythm and Harmony"
Finished!
Gallery E+M, Monochrome Self Portrait Group Show – Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo
2011/12/21-2012/1/2１ (12/26-1/10休館)
“Mind Games”, Crossroad Gallery, Tokyo: 11/29-12/ 11, sponsored solo show of new color pinhole collage work. 27 images were shownclick here for the DM leaflet
Comments about the show
Photos of the gallery show here.
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Group Show in Narita City: 10/23 -11/3 @ Gallery Umi. I had six small landscape pieces in this show as an "invited artist".
http://www.lares.dti.ne.jp/tisr3165/umi.html
Save the Children Charity Show: Richmond Virginia @ Glave Kocen gallery 10/28-29.
I showed one triptych piece from the Silhouette Stories series in this invitational show.
http://www.glavekocengallery.com/
Here is the link for the flyer
http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/368654/5f7d7ee60b/1690516607/82d5345239/
New Movie posted. See the new Movie Page.
Watch My Pinhole Sampler Movie @ YouTube!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5a92DoPOoo
This movie is a sampler of 26 photos from my award winning book "Timescapes Japan - A Pinhole Journey" published in 2006. Signed and inscribed copies of the book are available by ordering on my book page. Makes a nice present.
I participated in the 2nd Kozuka Art Festival, in the mountains of Kamogawa showing16 black and white pinhole images from the Healing Landscapes series. I did a talk about my photographs and books on August 13 at 2 pm.
Edo is featured in a Sony Japanese website teaching pinhole photography as a summer vacation project. Text in Japanese, but lots of photos and illustrations so take a look.
https://msc.sony.jp/member/enjoy/life/series/20110720/
Visit the Edo Photos Gallery (by appointment only) Please use the contact form.
-2011 年写真展
Gallery 21, Tokyo, Two Man Show
5-18 - 6-26日 with fellow Pinhole artist Yasu Suzuka
“Origins of Japan”
Curated by Naoko Ohta, KLEE INC PARIS TOKYO
DM here
Info in Japanese here http://www.gallery21-tokyo.com/jp/exhibitions/2011/pinhole/
Pictures of the gallery show here
Also see older English News ARCHIVE here
Also see前のニューズ日本語