Second part

Published in the late 80s and directed by Akira Gomi, renowned author of the Yellows collections, Sh・I・N・C magazine offers innovative approaches of photography and is dedicated to discovering and supporting young artists. From the early 90s he focuses on teaching until 2008, when his career takes a new start with the launch of Interent based ShINC.Project with photograph Alao Yokogi

「ShINC.Project」’s first exhibition “Buy and sell photos 3,000 yen (30dollars)” offers original prints for a modest price. This unique experiment sparks off controversial reactions, stirring up interest among artists and drawing critics from conventional resellers. In Japan where the photography market is still rather young, what will be the consequences of an exhibition that sets for original prints prices that anyone can afford? Constructed around interviews of Gomi and Yokogi, this documentary shot from a photographer’s point of view follows the project from the preparations to the opening party.

Planning/Camera/Director: Mitsuru Mizutani
Starring: Arao Yokogi

Arao Yokogi
born in 1949, in Chiba prefecture.
After graduating from Nihon University’s faculty of photography, he worked as an assistant photographer and became a freelance photographer in 1975.
His work is diverse, including commercial, editorial, fashion, nudes and documentary. He continues to exhibit powerful photos from across the spectrum.

Works
1985, First exhibition at Noko-salon Shinjuku “Day by Day-Everyday’s special”
1999, Photo Essay “The afternoon at Saigon(Shincho sya)
2003, Noble “Netsu wo hamu, Hadakano kajitsu」（Kodansya）
2004, Non-fiction “The last day of Robert Capa”
2006, Photo book “Anohino kare, Anohino kanojo1967-1975″（Ascom）
2007, Photo Essay “Viet NamＧＸTraveler”（Ascom）
2008,　”How to take photos by Arao Yokogi” (Ei Publishing)

Official Site:　http://www.alao.co.jp/

Mitsuru Mizutani
In 1985 Mizutani started out his career by taking photographs for the comedy duo, Tunnels’ first album “Narimasu”. Since then he has worked in a wide range of fields including magazines, record jackets and advertisments. He is also active as directors of TV commericials and corporate communications, and as a film cameraman.

works
“Haruko Sagami”Photo book／MOTHER‘S（Scola）
“Mai Kitajima ”Photo book／24h（Wani books）
“Miki Fujitani”Photo book／Image（Wani books）
“Itsumi Osawa” Photo book／CAST（Bunka-sya）
“Kazumi Kawashima” Photo book／Azumi（Eichi shuppan）
“Hikari Kisugi” Photo book／Sugao（Eichi shuppan）
“Mihiro” Photo book／Dream（Inforest）
“Sayaka Miyake” Photo book／SM（Bowhouse）
”Photo book of Craft worker in Edo culture／Takumi no sugata（Nigen-sya）

Mitsuru Mizutani’s web site: A PRIVATE VIEW （http://mmps-inc.com/）

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