Core Kyoto (2013)

S10E8 Conversations: Learning Aesthetics from the Ancients

Everett Kennedy Brown, an American photographer who has called Kyoto home for over three decades, has journeyed through more than 50 countries as a photojournalist. He captures the essence of Kyoto through the lens of wet plate collodion photography. Meanwhile, burgeoning artist Yamada Shinya has gained international recognition by blending traditional Nihonga painting with anime characters in his creations. Together, they engage in a conversation about the roots of Kyoto's rich culture as reflected in their artistic expressions.