NEW YORK, NY – Chelsea’s Agora Gallery will feature the original work of Takuya Yamamoto in Illumination: an Exhibition of Fine Art Photography. The exhibition opens November 10 and runs through December 1, 2018 with an opening reception on Thursday, November 15 from 6-8 pm. Any art lover who enjoys thought-provoking artworks and meeting talented and interesting artists is encouraged to attend.

About the Artist

The moment that Japanese photographer Takuya Yamamoto bought a second-hand, analog Hasselblad, everything changed. Prior to this pivotal moment, Yamamoto had no idea that photography would change the direction of his life. His work doesn’t have specific themes ‒instead, Yamamoto’s photographs revolve around color, which he selects during shooting. His use of saturation and intentional blur create dream-like snapshots that capture moments as if they were memories. Yamamoto does not edit any of his photos. He develops all of his work manually in the dark room, and prints them himself, using his own paper .

Yamamoto works as a professional freelance photographer in Japan, though he’s never studied art formally. He makes his works at a darkroom called AURASHA in Tokyo, Japan.

Exhibition Dates: November 10 – December 1, 2018

Reception: Thursday, November 15, 2018 6-8 PM

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11:00am – 6:00pm

Gallery Location: 530 West 25th Street, New York, NY

Event URL: https://www.agora-gallery.com/artistpage/Takuya_Yamamoto.aspx

Featured Artists:

Lliam Greguez | Danny Johananoff | Stephanie Pitoy | Takuya Yamamoto

About the Exhibition

Illumination: An Exhibition of Fine Art Photography features the work of four contemporary artists as they challenge the notions of traditional photography. Using collage, double exposure, and blurred images, these artists illuminate the grace and beauty of their surroundings, revealing hidden truths of the world around us.

About Agora Gallery

Agora Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery located in the heart of Chelsea’s fine art district in New York. Established in 1984, Agora Gallery specializes in connecting art dealers and collectors with national and international artists. The art gallery’s expert consultants are available to assist corporate and private clients in procuring original artwork to meet their organization’s specific needs and budget requirements. With a strong online presence and popular online gallery, ARTmine, coupled with the spacious and elegant physical gallery space, the work of our talented artists, who work in diverse media and styles, can receive the attention it deserves. Over the years Agora Gallery has sponsored and catered to special events aimed at fostering social awareness and promoting the use of art to help those in need.