Wunderkammer

'Wunderkammer' marks the first photobook release by Yumiko Utsu in 14 years, coinciding with the group exhibition 'Leap Before You Look – Contemporary Japanese Photography vol. 20,' held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography (October 27, 2023 – January 21, 2024). This collection gathers 190 recent works from various series, showcasing Utsu's surrealistic and vibrant visions that meld plants, insects, objects, and carcasses into dynamic compositions. While some of her images may verge on the grotesque, they ultimately evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world, both external and internal. The title 'Wunderkammer,' meaning 'wonder room' in German, pays homage to the historical tradition of natural history display rooms, where visitors would marvel at an array of collected curiosities from the 15th to 18th centuries.

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Language: Japanese & English

Format: Softcover | 192
Dimensions: 248 × 200mm | 700g