Observing a city through its rivers provides the most direct understanding of urban dynamics. Photographer Wan Chaofan, with his keen eye, has long documented the transformation of Japan’s primary waterway, the Arakawa River. This watercourse, which once frequently flooded and … Continue reading →

In an era of digital photography, Ichiro Omoto, with his keen aesthetic sensibility, has spent seven years documenting the most touching cultural impressions of Kyoto’s hanamachi using photography. Exhibition Period: April 18 – May 4, 2025Opening Reception: Saturday, April 19, … Continue reading →

Spanish artist Salvador Marco, renowned not only for his sculptural achievements but also for his distinctive silent style in photography, has been cultivating his cross-media aesthetic creations in Sanyi, Miaoli, Taiwan, for 16 years since his first residency in 2009. … Continue reading →

Konrukotan – Ice Town” by Japanese Photographer Keiji Sato The first exhibition of the new year 2025 will feature Japanese photographer Keiji Sato’s “Konrukotan – Ice Town.” This exhibition will showcase his unique interpretation of the icy world in northern … Continue reading →

Curated by｜Edward, I-Chien CHIU, phD The invention of photography is one of the greatest scientific and artistic mediums since the Renaissance. Photography was born in France in 1839. On August 19 of the same year, the French Academy of Sciences … Continue reading →

In this world, every life has its destined moments. In these moments, we give our all, focus on the present, and savor the present. From July 5th to August 11th, 2024, 1839 Contemporary Gallery will host the solo exhibition “A … Continue reading →

1839 Contemporary Gallery is going to hold the “TWOKINGS” photography exhibition from May 24 to June 30, 2024, showcasing the works of Pengkuei Ben Huang, an overseas Chinese photographer living in Canada. The work explores the process of transforming an … Continue reading →

1839 Contemporary Gallery is pleased to announce an upcoming photography exhibition in April, showcasing the fusion of photography and installation art. The exhibition will feature a solo show by the Z generation artist, Yang Chia-Shin, presenting a diverse range of … Continue reading →