青幻舎 SEIGENSHA Art Publishing

The Kyotographie International Photography Festival transforms iconic sites in Kyoto—temples, shrines, traditional wooden townhouses, historical landmarks—into vibrant exhibition spaces. Trace the birth and evolution of the festival in this volume recounting its history over twelve years, or one complete cycle of the East Asian zodiac. A rich collection of essays and personal accounts, including by cofounders Lucille Reyboz and Yusuke Nakanishi, reveals the stories that unfolded along the way and captures the voices of the city’s Kyotographie community, offering insight into the cultural impact this event has had both locally and internationally.

Contributors
François Hébel (director at large, International Center of Photography)
Mami Kataoka (director, Mori Art Museum; director, National Center for Art Research)
Richard Collasse (former president, Chanel Japan)
Oussouby Sacko (professor and executive director, Tokyo Metropolitan Public University Corporation)
RongRong & inri (photographers; cofounders, Three Shadows Photography Art Centre)
and more

The Kyotographie International Photography Festival is an independent art event held annually in Kyoto. It presents works and collections from Japan and abroad in a diverse array of venues around the city, from atmospheric historical landmarks and modernist architecture to galleries and museums. The main program for the 2025 thirteenth edition, themed on “Humanity,” featured thirteen artists from ten countries and showcased photographic works that reflect the complexity and diversity of the human experience.