The legendary book "ON THE ROAD" was written in just three weeks, based on his travels across the continental United States and his encounters with many different people. He encountered this book, yearned for it, and moved to California alone in 1969, where he spent six years until 1974, traveling 6,000 miles round trip across the continent, mainly from Venice Beach, and captured his wandering journey with a camera.Akira Kobayashi, PhotographerA photo exhibition of "The Art of the Photographer" will be held from Friday, July 14, at the "Daikanyama ALThe event will be held at the
. 1969 was the year of the legendary Woodstock Festival. The new culture created by the youth of America on this occasion may be said to be the beginning of a new definition of all genres, including academics, art, literature, theater, music, film, and people's lives and lifestyles.
Back On The Highway" ¥5,000 in TAX *Pre-sale at the photo exhibition (double cover)
At the same time as the exhibition, a book of the same title, to be published by Bueno Books at the end of July, will be on sale in advance.
The Stars and Stripes, hippies, beatniks, Malibu, Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Huntington, and the relics POP (Pacific Ocean Park), New York, and the World Trade Center. The works of Akira Kobayashi, who traveled around the U.S. and experienced the counterculture that was happening in the U.S. at the same time, should be an important keyword in understanding the counterculture of this era. What did he feel, think, and photograph at that time? Here are memories of America that we do not know.
On Friday, July 21, there will be a talk show by Akira Kobayashi & George Cackle. This is a rare opportunity to hear about those days. Admission is free, so please come to the venue.
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Akira Kobayashi Photo Exhibition "Back On The Highway
Dates: July 14, 2017 ( Friday ) - July 23, 2017 ( Sunday )
Venue: AL (Japan)www.al-tokyo.jp)
Address: 1F, 3-7-17 Ebisu-Minami, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Time: 12:00 - 19:00 (reception only on the first day, last day - 18:00))
Phone: 03-5722-9799
Events during the exhibition: Friday, July 14, 18:00- Reception
July 21 (Fri.) 19:00 - "Akira Kobayashi x George Cackle" talk show
