{"title":"Akihiko Okamura Books - Photo Museum Ireland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"2839d2a2-bcb8-4eb2-a299-deee4f02d574\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"2839d2a2-bcb8-4eb2-a299-deee4f02d574\" data-turn-id-container=\"2839d2a2-bcb8-4eb2-a299-deee4f02d574\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-31\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:4aab04bd-f875-435c-a495-358454c5048e-15\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4aab04bd-f875-435c-a495-358454c5048e-15\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:4aab04bd-f875-435c-a495-358454c5048e-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-32\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"49360fb0-51e7-4feb-b5eb-b1a8a98c3b1c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"383\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAkihiko Okamura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is celebrated for his deeply human and visually compelling photographs made in Ireland during the late 1960s and early years of the Troubles. Working with remarkable sensitivity and empathy, Okamura documented everyday life alongside moments of social and political tension, creating an extraordinary record of a complex period in Irish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eAt Photo Museum Ireland we stock two key titles by Okamura: the bestselling and award-winning \u003cem data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eThe Memories of Others\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eWhat Kind of Era Are We Living In Now?\u003c\/em\u003e Together, these publications offer an intimate and nuanced portrait of Ireland through the eyes of an outsider who became deeply connected to the people and communities he photographed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eAlongside the books, we also stock exhibition posters, prints, and postcards produced in conjunction with \u003cem data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eThe Memories of Others\u003c\/em\u003e exhibition, featuring some of Okamura’s most iconic and moving images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1141\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEvery purchase supports the ongoing work of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePhoto Museum Ireland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Ireland’s national centre for contemporary photography, supporting photographers and photographic practice since 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-memories-of-others-akihiko-okamura","title":"The Memories of Others, Akihiko Okamura","description":"\u003cp\u003eTravel through the captivating world of Japanese war photographer Akihiko Okamura with\u003cspan\u003e '\u003c\/span\u003eThe Memories of Others\u003cem\u003e.'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis groundbreaking publication unveils Okamura's remarkable yet largely unseen body of work in Ireland during the late 1960s to the early 1980s. Delve into a richly illustrated exploration of Okamura's profound artistic vision and his unparalleled commitment to capturing the essence of Irish and Northern Irish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the lens of Okamura's camera, witness the transformative power of his photographs, which transcend conventional representations of conflict. From poignant moments of peace amidst turmoil to intimate portraits of communities, Okamura's work offers a unique perspective on the Troubles in Ireland. Unlike traditional photojournalism, Okamura's vibrant, colour-rich images challenge the norm, inviting viewers to experience the depth and complexity of his subjects in a new light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'The Memories of Others'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egoes beyond mere documentation, offering a profound reflection on the artist's personal journey and his deep connection to Ireland and its people. Featuring insightful essays by esteemed scholars and firsthand accounts from those who knew Okamura, this anthology provides a comprehensive overview of his enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Atelier EXB and Prestel, some of photography’s most influential publishing houses, this collection is accompanied with essays and texts by Okamura’s Daughter Kusi Okamura; photography historian and curator Pauline Vermare; photo historian, author, and curator Masako Toda; award-winning journalist Seán O’Hagan and Photo Museum Ireland Artistic Director and CEO, Trish Lambe. 'The Memories of Others' is an unparalleled contribution to the study of photography and the experience of conflict in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile Okamura remains highly respected in Japan, his Irish work and experience, crucial to both his oeuvre and his personal life, had never been studied until now. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Editions EXB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47656833614171,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2540\/8163\/files\/memoriesofotherscover.png?v=1754670617"},{"product_id":"what-kind-of-era-are-we-living-in-now-by-akihiko-okamura","title":"What kind of era are we living in now? by Akihiko Okamura","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePhotographs of Akihiko Okamura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOkamura Akihiko (1929-85) made his international debut as a photojournalist with nine pages of photographs of the Vietnam War published in the June 12, 1964, issue of LIFE magazine. He was immediately seen as the next Robert Capa. In 1965, he scored another scoop by obtaining an interview with Huynh Tan Phat,the second highest official in the National Liberation Front for South Vietnam(NLF), but was then banned from re-entering South Vietnam for five years. While unable to visit South Vietnam, Okamura worked as a photojournalist in the Dominican Republic, Hawaii, and Tahiti and, in 1968, moved to Ireland with his family. His purpose in moving to Ireland was not only to photograph the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland. He was also in search of the ancestral roots of John F. Kennedy, America's first Irish-American president, who regarded the Vietnam War as an experiment in warfare in the nuclear age. From his base in Ireland, he also became the first Japanese photojournalist to photograph the war for independence in Biafra. Then, when the prohibition on his visiting Vietnam was lifted in 1971, he succeeded in documenting the defeat of the South Vietnamese army (ARVN) in the Laotian Incursion, despite robust controls on reporting. In his later years, he became interested in bioethics and became involved with issues related to the hospice movement.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkamura Akihiko's career pointedly questions the nature of the times in which we are now living. Might we say that he is a model for the way in which we Japanese should live at this moment in world history?\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis exhibition is composed of new prints, primarily of unpublished photographs, based on the results of research on Okamura's surviving color positive films. The significance of these prints cannot be confined to the limits implied by the term \"photojournalism.\" They allow us to unearth traces of Okamura's thoughts and feelings and to see how this exemplary human being perceived the world through the lens of his camera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2020\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAkakasha Co., Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e256 pages\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"adj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ew127 × h188mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"adj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMasako Toda\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jtx\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBookbinding design and binding\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"adj\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShoichi Onishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Photo Museum Ireland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47706365657435,"sku":"PH-BO-2146","price":28.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/2540\/8163\/files\/okamuracover.png?v=1755252831"},{"product_id":"the-memories-of-others-akihiko-okamura-exhibition-poster","title":"The Memories of Others - Akihiko Okamura: Exhibition Poster","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Memories of Others\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhoto Museum Ireland, Dublin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApril 11 to July 6, 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAkihiko Okamura’s biography:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhotographer Akihiko Okamura was born in 1929 in Tokyo. He began training in medicine but dropped out, joining the editorial team at New Weekly in 1961. Assigned to a story in Bangkok, he turned to photography, going on to record international conflicts. He distinguished himself as a very important war photographer in Vietnam in the 1960s. There, he photographed, among others, the prisoners of war held by the Vietcong after he himself was held by them for 53 days. His work appeared in Life and other major publications at the time. Constantly striving to tell the story of conflicts and of human rights violations, Okamura’s photojournalism took him to conflict zones from Ethiopia to Biafra, and Northern Ireland. He cited his own “dark memory” of childhood terror in Tokyo under second world war bombing attacks as the source of his urge to tell the story of conflicts through pictures. 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