Yasuo
Kiyonaga
1966年、
写真家 清永安雄(1948年香川県生まれ)は、
Yasuo Kiyonaga (born 1948 in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a photographer who, inspired by Jean-Eugène Atget and Aaron Siskind, began his journey in photography in 1966. After a long career in photojournalism, he founded a production company that specializes in corporate communications, a rare concept at the time, and later entered the publishing business. The perspectives, observational skills, and ideas that he cultivated through these experiences have also contributed to his creative activities.
1993年に
In 1993, he resumed his photography activities in earnest. Since then, he has released a steady stream of innovative works that challenge conventional artistic values by blending his decades of photographic experience with the sensibilities of a new world and a new generation.
京都にて
In Kyoto, he runs the Kyoto Museum of Photography. After running galleries in Komagome and Omotesando in Tokyo, and Gallery Japanesque Paris in the 6th arrondissement of Paris from 2021 to 2026, he plans to open a new gallery in Ginza in early 2027.
2026年に
Entering 2026, he has continued his prolific output with works such as “Sea,” an evocative series using the ocean as a motif, and “Flower Spirits” and “Heavenly Flowers,” which apply avant-garde artistic techniques to floral photography. Through these creations, he brings to life a unique and unprecedented world of beauty. His highly acclaimed body of work continues to captivate audiences globally, leading to collaborations with international brands and features in film productions.
Selected Exhibitions & Series
半世紀以上に
With a creative career spanning over half a century, Yasuo Kiyonaga is currently reaching the pinnacle of his artistic journey. We look forward to his future creations with keen anticipation.