Scenes from childhood in postwar Japan are presented for the first time in Brazil
Photo © Haruo Ohara. Mary, daughter of Haruo, Tomita and Mary, niece, 1955. Portrait of the transformations of Japanese daily life told by children. This is the proposal of the photographic exhibition that the Japan Foundation and the Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture and Social Assistance - Bunkyo have until January 17, 2010. Focusing on the everyday life of children, the show addresses the social transformation in the Asian country after the devastation of World War II. Portrayed through the lens of known photographers such as Nobuyoshi Araki and Ken Domon, among other names, photographs lead us not only to understanding the historical background of the images in Japan to this day, but also the reflection of the commitment of men to peace. In parallel, the case shows a 61 digital photos of the extensive photographic collection of Haruo Ohara (1909-1999), with support from the Instituto Moreira Salles (IMS). The children, descendants of Japanese immigrants, portrayed through the lens of Ohara (also Japanese who migrated to Brazil in 1927), often demonstrate a conversation does not always parallel, but congruent with the children's story japonesas.Em 2008, its collection of 20 thousand negatives and other materials, was donated by the family to the IMS, which in honor of the centenary of Japanese immigration to Brazil, organized the exhibition "Japan - Floating Worlds" at the Art Gallery of SESI, in Sao Paulo.Em 1938, bought his Haruo first camera and started recording his daily life in Londrina (PR). In 1951 he was a founder of the Photo Cine Club London and joined the Photo Club Bandeirante Cine, St. Paul, rendering participation in fairs and shows of photography. He was honored at the International Festival of Londrina, in 1998. In the same year and in 2000, his works participated in the 2nd and 3rd International Biennial of Photography City of Curitiba. In 2003, he received a special room at the 12th exposure of the Pirelli Collection MASP. Service: Shows "Scenes from childhood: 60 years post-war Japan" and shows digital photos of Haruo Ohara. Until January 17, 2010. Location: Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture and Social Assistance - Chiyoda (Hall - 2nd floor). San Joaquin Street, 381 - Freedom. Sao Paulo. Admission is free. Time: Monday to Friday from 12h to 18h and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 18pm.
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