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The article focuses on the processes of presenting contemporary Japanese photography in Russia from the early 1990s to the early 2020s. The end of the Soviet period, in which Japanese photography had its own expositional peculiarities, brought new opportunities and significantly expanded the geography of exhibition, as well as increased the number of cultural initiatives aimed at presenting Japanese art, including photography. The article outlines and analyzes the dynamics of Japanese photography exhibition in Russia and provides a brief overview of the largest and most significant exhibition projects in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The specifics and trajectory of Japanese photographers' shows in different regions of Russia, including touring projects, are also noted. In addition, the author gives information about the participation of Japanese photographers in international art fairs in Moscow and considers the role of magazines in popularizing photography from Japan. The appendix to the article contains the most complete list of exhibitions of Japanese photographers in Russia from 1993 to 2023. |
