SHINICHI ICHIKAWA is a Tokyo-based visual artist and photographer whose work encourages new ways of seeing by offering alternative perspectives on the world. With a background in classical music, where structure and theory shape expression independently of external references, he brings a unique sensibility to photography—one that prioritizes the internal relationships within an image rather than the subject itself. His artistic practice explores the intersection of time, space, and materiality, inviting viewers to expand their perception of the everyday.
Education
- 2010 – 2012 | Nippon Photography Institute, Japan (Graduated)
- 2004 – 2008 | Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Music (Graduated)
Awarded Acanthus Music Prize upon graduation
Exhibitions
- 2024.09.14 – 09.29 | Solo Exhibition "Escape Thoughts" at HUG FOR_, Kamakura, Japan
- 2023.03.18 – 04.28 | Solo Exhibition "Mistaken Connections" at Parablau Gallery, Dresden, Germany
- 2022.11.15 | Group Exhibition "FORWARDISM ~ BMW THE SEVEN ART MUSEUM," Tokyo, Japan
- 2022.03.05 – 03.06 | Solo Exhibition "Mistaken Connections" at Ultra Super New Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
Awards
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2023 | Finalist, PORTRAITS – HELLERAU Photography Award
Professional Experience
- 2014 – Present | Independent Photographer & Visual Artist
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2012 – 2014 | Advertising Production Company (Employed)