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Kikuji Kawada (川田喜久治, Kawada Kikuji, born 1933) is a Japanese photographer born in 1933. He is known for his significant contributions to Japanese photography and his involvement in the Vivo photographic collective. Kawada's works often explore themes related to Japanese history and culture, and he has received recognition for his unique and experimental approach to photography.

Life and Work:

Kawada co-founded the Vivo photographic collective in 1959, along with other notable photographers such as Akira Sato, Eikoh Hosoe, and Shomei Tomatsu [1].

His book "Chizu" (The Map), published in 1965, is considered one of his most significant works. It delves into the aftermath of Japan's history, particularly focusing on the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Critics have praised it for its originality and emotional impact [1].

Another notable publication by Kawada is "The Last Cosmology" (1995), which features images that reflect his brooding and troubled soul, influenced by his experiences growing up in the shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki [1].

Publications:

"Chizu" (The Map): A deeply moving and highly original investigation into a seminal moment in Japanese history [1].

"The Last Cosmology": Features images that evoke a sense of impending catastrophe and reflect Kawada's troubled soul [1].

"Cosmos of the Dream King": A publication from 1995 [1].

"Kikuji Kawada": A book published in 1998 [1].

"Japan, 1951-1960": A publication from 2014 [1].

"Remote Past A Memoir 1951-1966": A book published in 2016 [1].

"Chizu (Maquette Edition)": A facsimile edition of Kawada's handmade, one-of-a-kind maquette edition [2].

Exhibitions:

Solo exhibitions: "The Last Cosmology" at Michael Hoppen Gallery in London, "Last Cosmology" at L. Parker Stephenson Photographs in New York, "Los Caprichos-Instagraphy-2017" at P.G.I Gallery in Tokyo, "Then & Now" at L. Parker Stephenson Photographs in New York, and "100 Illusions" at Cannon Gallery S in Tokyo [1].

Group exhibitions: Kawada's works have been featured in various group exhibitions, including "New Japanese Photography" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1974 and "Conflict, Time, Photography" at Tate Modern in London in 2014/15 [1].