There are several creators that I can't take my eyes off of, and in terms of photographers, Keisuke Nagoshi is probably at the top of that list. Even in Huinamu.Often following its movements.I have been working on a new book for a long time.
The name of the work is "Baka Bond India Kumbhmera: The Saints' Ride". As the name suggests, the book is about India.
The film is composed mainly of new works shot by Keisuke Nagoshi and his close friend, editor Takuro Chikada, during the 13-day Kumbh Mela festival in India, known as the world's largest festival, along with works he has been shooting in India for the past 12 years.
Kumbh Mela is a major festival that travels to four sacred sites every three years, and the 2019 festival will be held in Allahabad, home to the holy Sangam, and will be the largest of the four, with a grand procession of sadhus from all over India and over 100 million pilgrims.
Such chaos and the daily lives of the common people of India are vividly reflected through the filter of Keisuke Nagoshi, a wandering photographer of rare ability.
The editor Chikada's diary and reportage, which are interspersed throughout the book, are also very realistic and wonderful, making India stand out in a more three-dimensional way.
An exhibition titled "LOOK at THE SUN" will be held from July 20 (Sat.) prior to the release of this work. A collection of new works will also be on sale at the venue.
There will also be an artist talk show with special guests. Details are below.
BAKABONDO: India's Kumbh Mela: The Saints' Ride
Photo: Keisuke Nagoshi
Text: Takuro Chikada
Design: Kei Machiguchi
Published by East Press
List price: 2,700 yen ( including tax 2,916 yen )
Keisuke Nagoshi Photo Exhibition "LOOK at THE SUN
Duration : July 20, 2019 ( Sat ) - August 4, 2019 ( Sun )
Time: 11:00 - 20:00 ( open throughout the exhibition )
Location : B Gallery (BEAMS JAPAN 5F)
Address: 3-32-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-5368-7309
Reception Party : July 19, ( Fri. ) 18:30-20:00
www.beams.co.jp/bgallery
Artist Talk Vol,1
Date & Time: July 21, (, ) 14:00~15:30
Venue: B Gallery ( BEAMS JAPAN 5F )
Guest: Daichi Watanabe ( musician and actor )
Artist Talk Vol,2
Date: August 3, ( Sat. ) 18:00~19:30
Venue: B Gallery ( BEAMS JAPAN 5F )
Guest: Jun Murakami ( actor )
*All are limited to the first 40 people to make reservations, and reservations can be made at "B Gallery".
Keisuke Nagoya
Born in Nara, Japan in 1977. Graduated from Osaka University of Arts, moved to the U.S. by himself at the age of 19, living with squatters and taking photographs. He then traveled around Asia and published a photo collection "EXCUSE ME" ((TOKIMEKI Publishing/2006)). While working for magazines and catalogs, he continued to publish photo collections "CHICANO" (TOKIMEKI Publishing/2009), "SMOKEY MOUNTAIN" (TAKARA-SHA/2011), "BLUE FIRE" (THONEN SHASHIN CLUB/2013), and for the first time, a photo book on domestic subjects. 14T, and "Familia Homi Danchi" (Vice Media Japan/2016), which is his first domestic subject, and won the "Shashin no Kai" award in 2017. He has also held many photo exhibitions.
Takuro Chikada
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1981. Graduated from Waseda University and joined Shueisha in 2006. She joined Shueisha in 2006 and was assigned to Weekly Playboy. Since then, she has been working in the gravure section.
