Ai Kawamata "Action" at Gallery Iteza

by Tomoko Ishii

posted on 2008-03-02 at 18:03 in Photo Report

An artist's dream of becoming a fireman was crushed at a young age - because of her gender, and the lack of women working as firemen.

However, after encountering female figures in male-oriented industries, Ai Kawamata began to pursue this dream through a photographic journey...

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With a twist of fate, Kawamata encounters fire-"women."

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The journey begins...

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(above) Ai Kawamata with her works.

Ai Kawamata "Action" From 2008-02-26 to 2008-03-02 at Gallery Iteza

Comments

Celio H. Barreto Ramos wrote: (2008-03-04 at 22:03)

The images look great! It's awesome to see this journey, in which Kwamata has found the spots where the barriers are coming down. thanks for the article!

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