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東京都生まれ。
1997年多摩美術大学美術学部グラフィックデザイン科卒業。
現在も東京を拠点に制作活動を行う。
第7回写真ひとつぼ展グランプリ(96年)、第13回キヤノン写真新世紀優秀賞(96年)、第9回コニカ写真奨励賞(98年)、第26回木村伊兵衛写真賞(01年)、など数々の賞を受賞。
雑誌・広告業界でのキャリアをはじめ、ヴァリエーション豊かな作品集を刊行、また映画『さくらん』(07年)では監督を務めるなど、今最も活躍する写真家の一人。
2010年、Rizzoli N.Y. から写真集「MIKA NINAGAWA」を出版、世界各国で話題となっている。
2月24日より4月8日まで沖縄の浦添市美術館にて「蜷川実花展」を開催。二作目の監督映画『ヘルタースケルター』が7月14日(土)に全国ロードショー(原作:岡崎京子/主演:沢尻エリカ)。
小山登美夫ギャラリーでの展覧会は、2011年の京都での森山大道さんとの二人展以来、5回目。
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Born in 1972, Mika Ninagawa is Japan's most popular photographer. Her photographic style is one that is instantly identified by her versatile style and the drawing from various fields. Her work is highly acclaimed across the generations from teen fashion magazines to high-end commercial fashion and advertising.
She is promoted by Tomio Koyama Gallery (www.tomiokoyamagallery.com), which introduced both Takashi Murakami and Yoshitomo Nara to the world. Her works are constantly exhibited and much loved by art collectors. Her film directorial debut, "SAKURAN"(http://www.sakuran-themovie.com) has been officially entered into the Berlinale Special section of the 57th Berlin International Film Festival. To coincide with the festival, she also held a photography exhibition at Arndt & Partner, which was extremely successful.
Her enthusiasm has gathered the attention of publishing houses, resulting in publication of one or two best selling photographic books every year for the past seven years. She relishes art direction and conceptual shoots and her well-thought out concepts come to life in vivid visuals and seemingly incongruous forms. She does not only specialize in portrait photography, but also in still life photography of flowers, goldfish and landscapes. Her influence resonates with the many followers who copy her styles and mimic her stance.
Selected Works
EDITORIALS
Vogue Nippon, Elle Japon, Harper's Bazaar, GQ Japan, Figaro Japon, Marie Claire Japon, West East Magazine (Hong Kong) , Dazed & Confused Japan, Nylon Japan, Cutie, High-Fashion, Spur, SO-EN, Studio Voice, Esquire, Switch, Casa BRUTUS etc.
ADVERTISING & ADVERTORIAL
Tsumori Chisato, Coca-Cola, SLY etc.
COLLABORATIONS / CAMPAIGNS
BMW MINI, Issey Miyake, Beams, Cocoon etc.
MOVIES
"SAKURAN" (2007) / Director (http://www.sakuran-themovie.com)
"Cheap Trip" (2003) MOD’s Hair / Director, Cinematographer
MAIN AWARDS
Grand Prize at "7th Shashin hitotsubo ten (3.3㎡ photography)" (1996)
Superior Prize at "13th New Cosmos of Photography" by Canon (1996)
Encouragement Award at "9th Konica Award" (1998)
"26th Kimura Ihei Photography Award" (2001)
"Ohara Museum of Art Prize" (2006)
