Saturday, April 18th to Sunday, June 21th, 2026
Overview
This exhibition features approximately 40 photographs by internationally renowned photographer Naoki Ishikawa (1977- ), depicting Mediterranean volcanoes and their surrounding environments, including Mount Etna in Sicily and the volcanic islands of the Aeolian Islands. Mount Etna and the volcanic islands of the Aeolian Islands, the subjects of this series, are rare active volcanoes worldwide, known as the cradle of volcanology, and are registered as World Heritage sites for their academic importance. Japan is a volcanic nation, and Tomakomai is home to Mount Tarumae, an active volcano, but the mountains depicted in Ishikawa's work appear very differently. The mountainous landscapes, which strongly reflect Ishikawa's sensitivity to the workings of the Earth, seem to invite the viewer into the unreachable depths of the Earth, or perhaps to the origins of life.
The works exhibited in this exhibition were photographed in 2024 at the invitation of Fondazione OELLE Mediterraneo Antico in Catania, Sicily(Italy), an artist in residence organized by the Italian curator Filippo Maggia. This will be their first public showing in Japan. The photographs will be exhibited in Italy in 2027.
Naoki Ishikawa (1977-)
Photographer. Born in Tokyo. Graduated from the Tokyo University of the Arts Graduate School of Fine Arts, Ph.D. program. His work, traveling from remote locations to urban areas, continues to be highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad. In October 2024, he climbed Shishapangma in Tibet, summiting all fourteen of the 8,000-meter peaks in the world.
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Exhibition Date
Saturday, April 18th to Sunday, June 21th, 2026Closed on Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday)
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing
*There will be one evening opening (until 8:00 PM) during the exhibition period.
This exhibitation is organized by Tomakomai City Museum
Supported by Tomakomai Shinkin Bank, The Tomakomai Minpo Co.,Ltd., The Hokkaido Shimbun Press
Sponsored by The Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Cultural Foundation
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Event
Naoki Ishikawa Lecture "Traveling the Earth"
Event Information
In conjunction with this exhibition, a lecture by Naoki Ishikawa will be held. After the lecture, books will be sold at the venue, and Mr. Ishikawa will sign books for those who purchase them.
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 18th, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Doors open at 1:00 PM)
Venue: Tomakomai City Central Library
Capacity: 100 people
Participation Fee: Free
How to Apply: At the Central Library counter or by phone (0144-35-0511)
