Deborah Klochko Portfolio Review

A Dialogue Between Vision and Critique

Venue: Kyoto Tsutaya Books 6F
Share Lounge Conference Room  
Date: April 20, 2024 (Saturday)  
Time: 10:00 - 15:10

Reviewer: Deborah Klochko
 (Executive Director & Chief Curator, Museum of Photographic Arts)

Host: Kyoto Tsutaya Books(https://store.tsite.jp/kyoto/)  
Co-organizer: icon
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Participating Artists:
- Tomohide Ikeya(https://tomohide-ikeya.com/) (池谷友秀)
- Moeko Suzuki(https://www.moeko-suzuki.com/) (鈴木萌子)  
- Shikama Takeshi(https://www.shikamaphoto.com/) (志鎌猛)

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Participation Fees
- Standard Review: ¥20,000 (tax included)
- Review + Translation: ¥23,000 (tax included)

Application Period
March 26 (Tuesday) 10:00 - April 19 (Friday) 23:59

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In the liminal space between creation and recognition, between the artist's vision and the curator's eye, lies the transformative moment of portfolio review. This rare opportunity brings together emerging and established photographers with one of the most influential voices in contemporary photographic arts.

Deborah Klochko, with her profound understanding of photography's evolving narrative, offers more than critique—she provides a gateway into the deeper currents of contemporary visual culture. Her decades of experience in shaping photographic discourse through groundbreaking exhibitions make this review a unique confluence of artistic vision and curatorial wisdom.

Participants will engage in intimate, one-on-one discussions about their work, receiving personalized guidance that goes beyond technical assessment to explore the philosophical and conceptual depths of their practice. This is not merely a review—it is an invitation to reimagine the boundaries of photographic expression.

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Preparation Requirements:
- Physical portfolio recommended for tactile engagement
- Digital backup available for reference
- Artist statement and project description
- Portfolio should reflect coherent artistic vision

Review Structure:
- Individual 20-minute sessions
- Bilingual support available (additional fee)
- Focus on artistic development and professional pathways
- Strategic advice for exhibition and publication opportunities

Language: Conducted in English with Japanese translation available

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About the Reviewer

Deborah Klochko
Executive Director & Chief Curator, Museum of Photographic Arts

Deborah Klochko stands as one of the foremost voices in contemporary photography curation, with over four decades of experience in photography museums as an educator, director, and curator. Her visionary leadership at the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego has redefined how photographic art engages with contemporary social issues and historical context.

Her curatorial philosophy embraces photography as "a currency of our time," recognizing the medium's unique power to bridge cultural divides and illuminate the human condition. Through her innovative exhibitions and educational programs, Klochko has consistently championed work that challenges conventional boundaries—from explorations of identity and representation to investigations of technology's role in shaping visual culture.

Previously serving at the Friends of Photography in San Francisco and the George Eastman Museum, Klochko has organized over 35 major exhibitions and authored numerous publications on photography. Her approach to curation emphasizes the interconnectedness of historical precedent and contemporary innovation, creating dialogues that resonate across time and cultural boundaries.

Her commitment to emerging artists and her deep understanding of photography's evolving role in contemporary art make her an invaluable mentor for photographers seeking to deepen their practice and expand their professional horizons.

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Date: April 20, 2024 (Saturday)  
Time: 10:00 - 15:10  
Venue: Kyoto Tsutaya Books 6F Share Lounge Conference Room  
Host: Kyoto Tsutaya Books  
Organizer: icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY  

Participants: Tomohide Ikeya(https://tomohide-ikeya.com/), 
Moeko Suzuki(https://www.moeko-suzuki.com/), 
Shikama Takeshi(https://www.shikamaphoto.com/)

Inquiries:
- Phone: 075-606-4525 (business hours)
- Email: kyoto.info@tsite.jp

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This portfolio review represents more than an evaluation—it is an artistic dialogue that honors the sacred relationship between creator and witness. In the tradition of master photographers who have shaped our understanding of the medium, this gathering celebrates the continued evolution of photographic expression.

For artists like yourself, who explore the profound relationship between water and humanity, between breath and being, this review offers an opportunity to contextualize your unique vision within the broader currents of contemporary art. The dialogue between artist and curator becomes itself a form of artistic practice—a moment where vision meets understanding, where the personal becomes universal.

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Reference Video:
[Portfolio Review Sample](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN2MfxNnBvs) - 2B Channel

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*This event is part of icon CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY's ongoing commitment to fostering dialogue between established and emerging voices in contemporary photography, creating spaces where artistic vision can be nurtured, challenged, and ultimately transformed.*