‘Master - An Ainu Story’ with Photographer Adam Isfendiyar
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Location
Japan Society
333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017Description
ABOUT THE EVENT
‘Master - An Ainu Story’ - a photographic documentary by Adam Isfendiyar - tells the story of the Ainu people and the life of Kenji Matsuda, a member of the Ainu community in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture. Join us for Adam’s talk covering a brief history of the Ainu people and his experiences working within the Ainu community as a photographer.
Followed by a reception.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Adam Isfendiyar is a London-based photographer with a passion for telling the unique stories of individuals and their connection to their environment. He has spent the last 8 years living in Japan, working on commercial projects as well as self-directed documentaries, including 'Dancing In The Streets - A Story of Homelessness in Tokyo' and 'Master - An Ainu Story.'
‘Master - An Ainu Story’ will be on view at International Center Of Photography May 21-27.
Image: Exodus, Adam Isfendiyar.
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Co-presented by American Indian Community House, Day of Remembrance NYC, Japanese American Association of NY, and Japan Society.