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Izis photo exhibit in Tokyo イジス写真展 -パリに見た夢

Ever heard of a photographer called Izis? Neither had I, until I got word than an exhibit of his work was coming to Tokyo. I figured I’d probably seen some of his photographs before, but when I went through the … Continue reading

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My First Giveaway: 2 Free Tickets to the Doisneau Restrospective

If you can get to the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography by Sunday May 14, by all means enter my first blog giveway to receive a pair of tickets to the ongoing Doisneau restrospective. A 1,600 yen value! : Enter … Continue reading

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Google Doodle Doubles Attendance at Tokyo Exhibition

Talk about the power of Google: when Google commemorated French photographer Robert Doisneau on its world websites with a simple photo collage, attendance at a Tokyo exhibition suddenly jumped to nearly double. On April 14, the 100-year anniversary of Doisneau’s … Continue reading

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