What this is
Spanning over a century of Central Asian visual history, this two-part photography exhibition traces 125 years of Uzbek photography from 1879 to 1990, presented by three Uzbek photographers — Behzod Shavkatovich Boltaev, Khamdam Dzhavlanovich Sharakhmedov, and Pavel Kim. Part 1 runs May 23 through August 9, with Part 2 following August 12 to September 27. It's a rare chance in Tokyo to encounter the photographic heritage of Uzbekistan, a subject almost never exhibited in Japan.
Who should go
Photography enthusiasts and anyone curious about Central Asian history and culture. Those interested in Soviet-era and pre-Soviet visual documentation will find particular depth here.
Good to know
Tickets and admission details should be confirmed directly via the Hanzomon Museum website, as pricing information was not available at time of writing. The Hanzomon Museum is a small, intimate gallery space in central Tokyo, so crowds are unlikely to be an issue — no advance booking is typically required for general admission. The museum is located steps from Hanzomon Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. Photography policy inside the gallery should be confirmed on arrival, as it varies by exhibition. Given the two-part structure, visitors planning to see both halves should note the brief gap between Part 1 ending (Aug 9) and Part 2 opening (Aug 12).
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.