「Analogue Auto Motives」 presents automobiles as a subject through the lenses of active artists from various backgrounds who explore Japan’s automotive culture in their photography and videography, with an atmosphere that can only be captured through analog film.

These artists – mostly local to Japan – each have experience navigating the far corners of Japan’s automotive subcultures and express their distinctive energy through images on film. 

The exhibition’s narrative focuses on the film medium that, while becoming increasingly less practical, continues to hold a vital place as a photographic art form. Seeking to bring together regional film photographers and videographers in one place, this exhibition showcases the famously diverse world of automotive cultures in Japan and allows the viewer to engage with this world in a raw and visceral way.

The exhibition is held in a space in central Tokyo with ease of access by public transport.   It is planned to be held to coincide with Tokyo Auto Salon weekend, when thousands of car enthusiasts from around the world converge in Tokyo for the love of Japanese car culture.

The gallery space, Studio 4N, is a 2nd floor studio space conveniently located within walking distance of Shibuya station and Daikanyama station, in a vibrant and fashionable district of central Tokyo.

Each photographer is allotted an exhibition space of 182cm x 92cm. There are two large walls for displaying photographs, with an additional 5 hanging panels that can be used as a display surface. This is enough space for up to 27 artists to display their selected works. Additionally, videographers will participate through a rotation of short films shot using super8 and/or hi-8/VHS cameras.

Along with the exhibits photo displays is a seating area where attendees are encouraged to hang out, watch projected videos, read through photobooks and have conversations.

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Want to bring Analogue Auto Motives to you and have a space you would like us to exhibit in?
Send us an e-mail at AnalogueAutoMotives@gmail.com to start the conversation.

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We have curated exhibiting photographers and videographers who operate within Japan, with an emphasis on those who primarily shoot automotive lifestyles in analogue format.

The artists span a wide range of hobbyists, new and upcoming artists with growing followings on social media and to more established artists who have been published in media, published their own books or have built their own successful brands/businesses. All of whom have their own niches of car culture that they hone in on with their cameras.

Participants are allotted an 182cm x 92cm space to display the selected photographs of their choice. Each participant is responsible for printing their selected works, giving them the freedom to determine the best sizing, medium and layout for their display. With leaving everything to the discretion of the artist this will give the gallery a wide variety of displays and keep attendees engaged throughout the entirety of the exhibit.

Participants are encouraged to price their photo prints for sale and to create merch (ie. stickers, small zines, keychains, apparel) to sell at the exhibit. All sales are handled by the team and each participant will be paid out from their items sales.

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Want to participate in a future Analogue Auto Motive exhibit?
Apply at one of the links below:
EN: https://forms.gle/AXtDF3iSbqBFGF7x6
JP: https://forms.gle/u377x2yfcMt5S4wv9
*Applications are not a guarantee to being in the upcoming exhibit, but may be used for artist selections in future exhibits.

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