At the BNF, a breathtaking dive into Japanese photography, from nuclear trauma to zen minimalism

The exhibition at the Bibliothèque nationale de France showcases Japanese photography, featuring around 300 works, including 250 prints and rare books. It highlights Japan's unique relationship with photography, which developed in print rather than on walls. The BNF has a significant collection of Japanese photography, having started acquiring it in the late 1960s, and presents a selection spanning eight decades from the post-war period to the present.