Gallery tokinowasuremono HIRASHIMA Akihiko

HIRASHIMA Akihiko
(1946-）

Born in Tateyama City, Chiba in 1946. In 1965, entered Waseda University's School of Political Science and Economics and joined the photography club.
1969 Joined Mainichi Shimbun, and was assigned to the Western Head Office Photography Division. In 1974, moved to the Tokyo Headquarters Publishing Photography Department and was in charge of photo coverage for weekly magazines such as “Mainichi Graph”, “Sunday Mainichi”, and “Economist”.
Co-authored "A Map of Tokyo 1945" (text by NISHII Kazuo, photo by HIRASHIMA Akihiko, 1986, Chikuma Shobo), and in 1987, published "A Map of Tokyo 1945 Continued". In 1988, held "Akihiko Hirashima Photo Exhibition - Tatazumu Machi" at the Setagaya Museum of Art, with photographs included in two books mentioned. (Works were added to the museum’s collection and later exhibited at "Unacera di Tokyo" exhibition (2005) and "TokyoScape into the City" exhibition (2018)). Moved to the visual editing room in 1999. Co-authored “City Resume: Walking in Kanda” (text by MORI Mayumi, photo by HIRASHIMA Akihiko, 2003, Mainichi Shimbun).

He is also the editor of the book "Tsuneichi Miyamoto Photographs and Diaries" (MIYAMOTO Tsuneichi, Volume 1, 2 and extra, 2005). For this book, awarded "The 17th Photo Award" (2005).
Also edited, "Palace Side Building Story" (Mainichi Building, 2006), "Complete Record of the Great Journey" (Volume 1, 2, SEKINO Yoshiharu, 2006), "1960s Tokyo Memories of the City of Water Where Streetcars Run" (IKEDA Shin, 2008), "Showa Scenes taken by Tsuneichi Miyamoto" (MIYAMOTO Tsuneichi, Volume 1, 2, 2009). Left Mainichi Shimbun in 2009. Following books were edited after his retirement: "Miyamoto Tsuneichi Diary - Seishun Hen" (TAMURA Zenjiro Part, 2012) and "Kineo Kuwahara Photographs - Private Showa History" (Volume 1, 2, 2013). In 2011, he established “Town Walker Club” with his friends from Waseda University photography club, and continues to take pictures everywhere in Tokyo once a month. As of June 2020, they have met 100 times.

Essays

IIZAWA Kotaro

Photographers of Japan Vol.10
"The city observer’s gaze Akihiko HIRASHIMA (1946~)"

"Takadanobaba　The boardinghouse “Nihonkan” 　September,2009" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Mejirodai, The hill road to Takada and Nishiwaseda September 2009" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Toyo, “Taiga” on the site of the Kyu Sunosaki Yukaku June 2010" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

"Shibuyagawa, Redevelopment site near Inari Bridge January 2017" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"East Side of Ochanomizu Station, Hijiri-bashi Bridge over Kanda River September 2012" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Asakusa, The site of Imadobashi and Sanyabori Square March 2022" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

"Akabane Restaurants at night crowded with families　September, 2013" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Tukiji Outer Market　In front of the gate of Enshoji　October, 2013" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Senjyu, “Kadoya” at Kyu Nikko Kaido February 2010" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

"Dogenzaka Koji, Taiwanese restaurant “Reikyo” January 2013" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Kanda Station South Exist, Drinking district at the site of Ryukangawa October 2012" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Kudansakaue, Jotomyodai (Takatoro) August 2012" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

"Toranomon, Wooden house on the side of Tentokuji July 2012" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Kamata Station East Exist Chuo-dori, Vending machine corner May 2019" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Shiba, Park built on the site of Shibahama Zakoba July 2016" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

"Zoshigaya, “Iseya” at Tsurumaki Shopping Street August 2012" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Kamitakada, Wooden two-story apartment January 2018" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Ginza, Uniqlo at Ginza Suzuran-dori October 2012" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

"Tamachi Station East Exist, Redevelopment site October 2016" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered	"Takanawa 2-chome, Takanawa Fire Station Nihonenoki Fire Station Branch September 2009" 2023 Inkjet print 29.6×42.0cm Ed.5 Signed and numbered

“TOKYO LABYRINTH” (Set of 15)

Set of 15 priginal prints
Each print edition numbered and signed by the photographer

Photographer:HIRASHIMA Akihiko
Supervisor:OTAKE Akiko
Photographed:1985/9 - 1986/2
Printed:2020
Printed by:GINYUDO · HIDAI Kazuyoshi
Medium:Gelatin silver print
Sheet:Baryta paper
Sheet size:25.4×30.2cm
Edition:10
Release date:2020/10/30
Publisher:Watanuki Ltd. | Toki-no-Wasuremono


"ARAKAWA Shusaku, Madeline GINS, At Site of Reversible Destiny, Yoro-cho, Gifu." 1995/10 Gelatin silver print Image size: 25.9×38.7cm Sheet size: 35.6×43.0cm Ed. 3 Signed	"KUROSAWA Akira, At the location site of 'Kagemusha', Tomakomai-shi, Hokkaido." 1979/10 Gelatin silver print Image size: 25.9×38.7cm Sheet size: 35.6×43.0cm Ed. 3 Signed	"IMAWANO Kiyoshiro, RC Succession Tohoku Concert Tour." (1) 1982/8 Gelatin silver print Image size: 25.9×38.7cm Sheet size: 35.6×43.0cm Ed. 3 Signed

"IMAWANO Kiyoshiro, RC Succession Tohoku Concert Tour." (2) 1982/8 Gelatin silver print Image size: 25.9×38.7cm Sheet size: 35.6×43.0cm Ed. 3 Signed	"HIGASHIYAMA Kaii, In his atelier at Nakayama, Ichikawa-shi, Chiba." 1981/12 Gelatin silver print Image size: 25.9×38.7cm Sheet size: 35.6×43.0cm Ed. 3 Signed	"HIGASHIYAMA Kaii, at wetlands in Kamagaya-shi, Chiba." 1981/12 Gelatin silver print Image size: 25.9×38.7cm Sheet size: 35.6×43.0cm Ed. 3 Signed

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Exhibitions 2023 No.358)　HIRASHIMA Akihiko Photo Exhibition – Tokyo Labyrinth/Color　11/27 - 11/25 2021 No.327) Charm of Gelatin Silver Prints VII 20th Century Portraits 2/12 - 3/6 Web exhibition - Gallery Talk: Dr. UCHIBAYASHI Shun (Photo historian/critic) 2020 No.324) Hirashima Akihiko — Tokyo Labyrinth 11/6 - 11/28 Web exhibition - Gallery Talk: Gallery Talk - HIRASHIMA Akihiko / OTAKE Akiko

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HIRASHIMA Akihiko (1946-）

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HIRASHIMA Akihiko
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