Special Exhibition
In session
Sustainable World ―Two Perspectives: Sato Daishi & Isobe Akiko
September 19(Sat.)－December 7(Sun), 2026
2nd floor special exhibition Room
A photographer with ties to Nagano Prefecture captures the present and a message for the future.
We are now living in an era where we need to re-examine the very definition of what it means to live.
Environmental changes, shifting values, the difficulty of passing on culture, and the small choices we make in our daily lives—each of these things quietly seems to be asking us what kind of impact they will have on the world to come.
This exhibition, "Sustainable World," is an attempt to re-examine the world through the medium of photography, as if listening intently to that question.
Photographer Daishi Sato and photographer Akiko Isobe, both with ties to Nagano Prefecture, face the same world, yet receive glimpses of the future from completely different angles.
Daishi Sato remains committed to on-location photography to capture the raw, unadulterated beauty of Alaska's wilderness. Akiko Isobe, while focusing on people and everyday life, uses her unique sensibility to reveal the values that lie dormant beneath the surface. Though their perspectives differ, both photographers harbor quiet questions directed toward the future.
This exhibition showcases projectors and digital displays from Seiko Epson Corporation (hereinafter referred to as Epson), a world leader in a wide range of expressive fields.PrintingTechnology brings the perspectives of two people to life. Experience the possibilities of richer photographic expression while minimizing environmental impact.
Provided by: TSB Television Shinshu
Writer introduction
[Sato Daishi (1985-)]
Resides in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture. Graduated from the Department of Photography, College of Art, Nihon University. After studying under photographer Yoshikazu Shirakawa, he was captivated by the nature of Shinshu while working at Enzanso in the Northern Alps to learn about the beauty and harshness of nature, and moved to Azumino City in 2012. Since becoming independent in 2013, he has been active on a global scale, mainly photographing untouched nature in places like Alaska, with the theme of conveying "the Earth to which we all belong." He received the Kazuyoshi Miyoshi Award at the Epson Photo Grand Prix in 2017. His life's work is to conduct photographic activities that focus on "living" and "living."
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[Akiko Isobe]
She spent her teenage years in Matsumoto. She began her creative activities while studying in the Department of Imaging Arts at Musashino Art University, and has published numerous photographic works. In 2000, she was selected for the Philip Morris Art Award and received the Toshiharu Ito Jury Prize at the Epson Color Imaging Contest. In 2001, she was selected for the 18th "Hitotsubo Exhibition" photography competition, attracting attention. After graduating from university, she began working as a freelancer, working on magazines, CD jackets, advertisements, etc. Currently based in Tokyo, she is active in a wide range of fields, including art direction and movie shooting.
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Let's delve deeper into this exhibition!
1 Sustainable World
In this exhibitionSustainable"Sustainability" is like a gentle perspective that cherishes the world we have now and quietly hands it over to the future. Not only changes in the natural environment and social conditions, but also the small choices we make in our daily lives hold a quiet power that connects us to the future. Choosing the best way within our means without overextending ourselves—that accumulation of choices is at the heart of the concept of sustainability.
2. Two Perspectives — A Photographer with Ties to Nagano Prefecture Captures the Present and a Message for the Future
Photographer Daishi Sato captures the changing face of our planet by observing the light of the midnight sun and the pulsating aurora borealis in Alaska. Meanwhile, photographer Akiko Isobe picks up on the subtle nuances hidden in everyday scenes, gently illuminating the memories and values that lie dormant within us.
While both photographers choose the same medium, "photography," their perspectives differ as they engage with their subjects. Through their individual gazes, this exhibition re-examines the changing present, its values, and the questions and hopes for the future.
3. In a wide range of expressive fieldsCo-creation with Epson, a world leader
This exhibition explores new possibilities in photographic expression through Epson's technology.
(1) A new viewing experience utilizing Epson's technology
Enjoy a completely new viewing experience through exhibition spaces that utilize state-of-the-art LCD projectors and digital printing technology.
(2) The possibility of richer expression while minimizing the burden on the environment
A projector that creates space using light without consuming materials, and digital printing that precisely dyes only the necessary amount. These technologies, which produce rich expression while minimizing the burden on the environment, areSustainableThis resonates with the theme of "global sustainability" and provides time to reflect on it.
Information
- Session
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Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Sunday, December 6, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026 – Sunday, December 6, 2026 - Open
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9:00 – 17:00(Admission is16:30)
- Closed
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Monday (the next weekday if it is a holiday)
Monday, Thursday, September 24, 2026 Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Tuesday, November 24, 2026
* Monday, September 21, 2026,Monday, October 12, 2026,Monday, November 23, 2026 The museum is open - Venue
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2nd floor special exhibition Room
- Organizer
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Matsumoto City Museum of Art,TSBTV Shinshu
- Technical Cooperation
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Seiko Epson Corporation
*This exhibition is one of the initiatives based on the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Matsumoto City and Seiko Epson Corporation.
- Sponsorship
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Shinano Mainichi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun Nagano Branch, Shimin Times,MGpress
- Fees
Viewing fee General University students and Matsumoto residents aged 70 or over Online ticket window Online ticket window Same-day ticket ¥1,400
¥1,500 ¥900 ¥1,000 Advance tickets ¥1,300 ¥800 - Advance tickets will be on sale Friday, September 18Until
- Free for high school students and younger, and free for those with a disability certificate and one caregiver
- For groups of 20 or more, the counter price will be reduced by...200Yen discount (same-day ticket sales only)
- University students and Matsumoto residents aged 70 and over should bring proof of eligibility (driver's license, student ID, etc.) on the day of their visit.
■This exhibition ticket also grants you access to the collection exhibits on the 3rd floor and the memorial room exhibits.
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