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Kensuke Koike
Kensuke Koike
Kensuke Koike
Kensuke Koike
Kensuke Koike
Kensuke Koike
Kensuke Koike
From April 15 to 18, 2027EXPERIMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

KENSUKE KOIKE

Beyond the First Cut
Experimental photography and collage workshop in Venice
Festival Workshop
Sale price€1.490,00
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This four-day workshop invites participants to take a single photograph apart and discover how many new images it can hold.

Starting from their own self-portrait, participants print multiple copies and experiment with cutting, rearranging and recombining the image, aiming for as many as 100 variations. Along the way, they gather visual material from their surroundings, such as architectural details, patterns and textures, and weave these elements into their compositions.

Through hands-on experimentation, participants learn to recognise the most promising ideas and develop them into finished works.

Venice, a city of masks, reflections and endlessly reproduced images, is a natural setting for questioning what a photograph shows and what it can become. Kensuke Koike, who studied in Venice, returns to the city where his practice first took shape.

DURATION & LOCATION
San Servolo - 4 Days

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

English

REQUIRED LEVEL

All levels

MAX PARTICIPANTS

12

BIO

Kensuke Koike (born 1980, Nagoya, Japan) is a contemporary artist based in Tokyo. He studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and at the IUAV University of Venice. Working primarily with found photographs and vintage postcards, he transforms existing images through precise cutting, rearranging and other minimal interventions. His practice explores the relationship between image and reality, challenging our perception of photography and the possibilities contained within seemingly ordinary materials. His work has been exhibited internationally in museums, galleries and photography festivals.

PEDAGOGICAL LEARNING

  • Look at a photograph as material to cut, rearrange and transform.
  • Explore many variations from a single image.
  • Develop the strongest ideas into finished works.

SKILLS TARGETED

  • Experiment freely with the photographic image.
  • Combine personal images with elements from the surroundings.
  • Select and present a coherent body of work.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Photographers, visual artists and creative practitioners who wish to explore the photographic image beyond the act of shooting. All levels are welcome. No prior experience of collage is required.

PREREQUISITES

  • A digital camera or smartphone to make a self-portrait.
  • Images you would like to work with: personal photographs, found photos, old postcards, magazine pages, etc.
  • Full participation for the entire duration of the workshop.
  • All materials needed for the workshop (scissors, cutters, cutting mats, glue, etc.) are provided by Venezia Photo.
Detailed program
Day 1 – Thursday, April 15: Introduction

Participants arrive on San Servolo before noon. The workshop opens in the early afternoon with a presentation of Kensuke Koike's work and approach, followed by an introduction to the workshop. Participants make their self-portrait, the starting point for the days ahead.

Day 2 – Friday, April 16: Experimentation

The day is devoted to hands-on experimentation. Participants cut, rearrange and recombine copies of their self-portrait, exploring as many variations as possible. They also gather visual elements from their surroundings and begin to bring them into their compositions, with individual guidance from Kensuke.

Day 3 – Saturday, April 17: Development

Participants select their most promising ideas and develop them into finished works. The afternoon is dedicated to selecting the works for the final presentation.

Day 4 – Sunday, April 18: Final presentation

Participants present their work during the collective presentation in the auditorium, followed by feedback and shared reflection before the workshop closes.
What's included
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 2:30 p.m. to Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 1 p.m.
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 cocktails
  • Access to the closing evening
  • Any equipment loans
  • Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
What's not included
  • Return transport to Venice and San Servolo
  • The ACTV pass and the vaporetto journeys required throughout the workshop
  • Accommodation: rooms are available on site in San Servolo; otherwise you will need to arrange your own accommodation in Venice
  • Lunch is on your own: there is a cafeteria in San Servolo
  • Vaporettos and other water taxis outside the excursions scheduled as part of the workshop
  • All insurance cover for lost or stolen luggage, delayed or cancelled transport, theft or breakage of equipment during the workshop
Evaluation methods
  • Continuous assessment through daily individual feedback and group discussions
  • Final presentation of each participant's work during the collective screening
  • End-of-session evaluation and self-assessment form to measure satisfaction and learning outcomes.
  • Access to a shared alumni group for post-workshop dialogue and creative exchange
After the training

Participants' work may be featured through Venezia Photo's communication channels (newsletter, website, social media).
A private online group will allow participants to stay connected, share projects, and continue discussions beyond the workshop.
Accessibility

All efforts are made to accommodate participants with disabilities. Please contact us in advance for any adaptation of conditions.

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