Leica Ginza Store 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibition "Timeless Vision"
Leica Camera Japan will hold the "Timeless Vision" photo exhibition to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Leica Ginza Store and Leica Gallery Tokyo. 35 works by 12 renowned domestic and international photographers will be exhibited from April 26 to July 19, 2026.
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Leica Camera Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce the photo exhibition "Timeless Vision" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Leica Ginza Store and Leica Gallery Tokyo.
Leica Gallery Tokyo, located within the Leica Ginza Store
Opened in April 2006 as the world's first directly managed Leica store, the Leica Ginza Store celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Leica Gallery Tokyo, located on its second floor, was established as the world's second directly managed Leica gallery, following Wetzlar, Germany.
To commemorate this 20th anniversary milestone, "Timeless Vision," held at Leica Gallery Tokyo and Leica Professional Store Tokyo, will feature 35 works by 12 domestic and international photographers who have previously exhibited at Leica Gallery Tokyo.
© Herbie Yamaguchi
Curated by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, International Representative and Art Director of Leica Galleries, this exhibition comprises a selection of exquisite works from the Leica Photo Archive Collection, symbolizing Leica's photographic history, by Elliott Erwitt, Sebastião Salgado, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Constantine Manos, Jürgen Schadeberg, Bruce Gilden, René Burri, Robert Doisneau, and Marc Riboud. It also includes representative works by Herbie Yamaguchi, Kikuji Kawada, and Yoshino Ōishi, symbolizing their journey and connection with Leica.
© Kikuji Kawada, courtesy of PGI
Karin Rehn-Kaufmann states: "For me, this exhibition speaks to the very 'way of seeing the world.' The photographs, created in different eras, cities, and cultures, are connected by a common gaze – careful, respectful, and deeply human. 'Timeless Vision' reminds us that photography is not merely an image, but a quiet dialogue with the moment, and a testament to our shared history."
The gaze of photographers who have explored diverse themes – society, cities, humanity, memory – has expanded the possibilities of photographic expression across time and place. Each work consistently embodies a deep respect for the subject and a clear perspective on viewing the world.
© Yoshino Ōishi
Photography is not merely a record or a consumed image; it is an act of confronting the world, being present in the moment, and conveying meaning across time.
This exhibition looks back at the visual history built by Leica and photographers, and at the same time, attempts to show how photography as an expression connects to the present and future, allowing visitors to enjoy the diversity of Leica photography.
Exhibition Overview
Timeless Vision
Leica Store Ginza 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibition
Period: April 26 (Sun) - July 19 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Leica Gallery Tokyo and Leica Professional Store Tokyo
Leica Ginza Store 2F, 6–4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-6215-7070 Closed on Mondays
* Exhibition period and hours may change depending on circumstances.
Exhibiting Photographers
Elliott Erwitt (2006, 2009, 2015)
Sebastião Salgado (2006)
Henri Cartier-Bresson (2007)
Constantine Manos (2007)
Jürgen Schadeberg (2008)
Herbie Yamaguchi (2011, 2015)
Bruce Gilden (2012)
René Burri (2014)
Robert Doisneau (2016)
Marc Riboud (2017)
Yoshino Ōishi (2021)
*Titles omitted, listed in order of exhibition
50th Anniversary of Leica Galleries
For 50 years, Leica Galleries worldwide have been more than just exhibition spaces. They are places that foster imagination, generate dialogue, and forge encounters. Since the first Leica Gallery opened in Wetzlar in 1976, its reach has expanded across continents, developing into an international network today. A firm belief that "photography has the power to move people and change perspectives" connects galleries around the world. Leica Galleries have continued to celebrate the art of vision and the power of photography. For half a century, connecting cultures, generations, and stories across borders, deepening the understanding that true photography transcends time and the act of "seeing" is a universal language.
Leica Gallery Tokyo, located within the Leica Ginza Store
Opened in April 2006 as the world's first directly managed Leica store, the Leica Ginza Store celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
Leica Gallery Tokyo, located on its second floor, was established as the world's second directly managed Leica gallery, following Wetzlar, Germany.
To commemorate this 20th anniversary milestone, "Timeless Vision," held at Leica Gallery Tokyo and Leica Professional Store Tokyo, will feature 35 works by 12 domestic and international photographers who have previously exhibited at Leica Gallery Tokyo.
© Herbie Yamaguchi
Curated by Karin Rehn-Kaufmann, International Representative and Art Director of Leica Galleries, this exhibition comprises a selection of exquisite works from the Leica Photo Archive Collection, symbolizing Leica's photographic history, by Elliott Erwitt, Sebastião Salgado, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Constantine Manos, Jürgen Schadeberg, Bruce Gilden, René Burri, Robert Doisneau, and Marc Riboud. It also includes representative works by Herbie Yamaguchi, Kikuji Kawada, and Yoshino Ōishi, symbolizing their journey and connection with Leica.
© Kikuji Kawada, courtesy of PGI
Karin Rehn-Kaufmann states: "For me, this exhibition speaks to the very 'way of seeing the world.' The photographs, created in different eras, cities, and cultures, are connected by a common gaze – careful, respectful, and deeply human. 'Timeless Vision' reminds us that photography is not merely an image, but a quiet dialogue with the moment, and a testament to our shared history."
The gaze of photographers who have explored diverse themes – society, cities, humanity, memory – has expanded the possibilities of photographic expression across time and place. Each work consistently embodies a deep respect for the subject and a clear perspective on viewing the world.
© Yoshino Ōishi
Photography is not merely a record or a consumed image; it is an act of confronting the world, being present in the moment, and conveying meaning across time.
This exhibition looks back at the visual history built by Leica and photographers, and at the same time, attempts to show how photography as an expression connects to the present and future, allowing visitors to enjoy the diversity of Leica photography.
Exhibition Overview
Timeless Vision
Leica Store Ginza 20th Anniversary Photo Exhibition
Period: April 26 (Sun) - July 19 (Sun), 2026
Venue: Leica Gallery Tokyo and Leica Professional Store Tokyo
Leica Ginza Store 2F, 6–4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Tel. 03-6215-7070 Closed on Mondays
* Exhibition period and hours may change depending on circumstances.
Exhibiting Photographers
Elliott Erwitt (2006, 2009, 2015)
Sebastião Salgado (2006)
Henri Cartier-Bresson (2007)
Constantine Manos (2007)
Jürgen Schadeberg (2008)
Herbie Yamaguchi (2011, 2015)
Bruce Gilden (2012)
René Burri (2014)
Robert Doisneau (2016)
Marc Riboud (2017)
Yoshino Ōishi (2021)
*Titles omitted, listed in order of exhibition
50th Anniversary of Leica Galleries
For 50 years, Leica Galleries worldwide have been more than just exhibition spaces. They are places that foster imagination, generate dialogue, and forge encounters. Since the first Leica Gallery opened in Wetzlar in 1976, its reach has expanded across continents, developing into an international network today. A firm belief that "photography has the power to move people and change perspectives" connects galleries around the world. Leica Galleries have continued to celebrate the art of vision and the power of photography. For half a century, connecting cultures, generations, and stories across borders, deepening the understanding that true photography transcends time and the act of "seeing" is a universal language.