Naoki Ishikawa Photo Exhibition: ASCENT OF 14, 2001-2024 – Scaling All Fourteen 8,000-Meter Peaks

Highlights

Photographer Naoki Ishikawa first set foot in Tibet at the age of 23, marking the beginning of an epic journey in the Himalayas. Starting with an Everest expedition in 2001, he continued to shoot with film cameras while scaling all fourteen of the world's peaks of 8,000 meters or more, ultimately completing the series with his ascent of Shishapangma in 2024.
This exhibition includes many works being shown for the first time, such as positive-film images from his first expedition. Approximately 70 large-format photographs trace Ishikawa's 23 years of climbing in the Himalayas.

Images to be exhibited (Selected Works)

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About the exhibition

FUJIFILM SQUARE is pleased to present photographer Naoki Ishikawa's exhibition ASCENT OF 14 2001–2024: Scaling All Fourteen 8,000-Meter Peaks from Friday, August 29 to Thursday, September 18. The title refers to the fourteen 8,000-meter mountains spanning the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges. Ishikawa first set foot in Tibet at the age of 23, marking the beginning of an epic journey in the Himalayas. Starting with an Everest expedition in 2001, he continued to shoot with film cameras while scaling all fourteen of the world's peaks of 8,000 meters or more, ultimately completing the series with his ascent of Shishapangma in 2024.
This exhibition includes many works being shown for the first time, such as positive-film images from his first expedition. Approximately 70 large-format photographs trace Ishikawa's 23 years of climbing in the Himalayas.

Photographer's Message for the Photo Exhibition

I actually stood in these places, and saw the landscapes captured in these photographs with my own eyes. This is not about logic. These are not calculated artistic expressions, but undeniable records of what I experienced. Over the past 30 years, I have traveled to every region of the globe. Among all those travels, the times I spent in the Himalayas have seeped into the depths of my body as the most intense experiences. I can never forget them, and yet memory inevitably fades. No matter how precious, water carefully scooped up with both hands eventually slips through the fingers, leaving only lingering sensation in the end.
I don't want to forget any of it, the suffering or the joy. I don't want to forget the countless encounters and farewells. That's why I photographed everything in crisp detail. What you see here are a record of those days, like a light source that will continue to illuminate the darkness for the rest of my life.

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Naoki Ishikawa

Naoki Ishikawa was born in Tokyo in 1977. He completed the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts. He has traveled widely, visiting every kind of environment, from urban to remote regions, creating outstanding works along the way. Mr. Ishikawa received the Photographic Society of Japan Newcomer Award and the Kodansha Publication Culture Award for New Dimension (Akaaka-sha) and Polar (Little More). He was awarded the Domon Ken Award for Corona (Seidosha), and the Photographic Society of Japan Lifetime Achievement Award for Everest (CCC Media House) and Marebito (Shogakukan). His books include The Last Adventurer (Shueisha), which won the Kaiko Takeshi Non-fiction Award, among many others. His most recent photo books include K2 (Shogakukan), Cho Oyu (Heibonsha), and Nanga Parbat (Slant).

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Exhibition overview

Title	FUJIFILM SQUARE Photo Exhibition Naoki Ishikawa Photo Exhibition: ASCENT OF 14, 2001-2024 – Scaling All Fourteen 8,000-Meter Peaks
Dates	August 29 (Fri) – September 18 (Thu), 2025
Time	10:00 – 19:00 (Until 14:00 on the final day. Entry is allowed up to 10 minutes before closing.) Open every day for the full duration of the exhibition.
Venue	FUJIFILM SQUARE Fujifilm Photo Salon Spaces 1 & 2, Mini-Gallery
Admission	Free * This exhibition is being held as a corporate MECENAT activity. We are pleased to announce that admission is free to enable more people to attend.
Number of works	Color, approximately 70 works (scheduled) Sizes: 730mm × 900mm, 900mm × 1,120mm, 1,200mm × 1,490mm (scheduled) Works shot on film. The works on view are Fujifilm silver halide prints, prized for their bold colors and expressive vibrancy.
Organized by	FUJIFILM Corporation
Supported by	Minato City Board of Education
Traveling to	FUJIFILM PHOTO SALON OSAKA May 15 (Fri) – May 28 (Thu), 2026 (scheduled)

* This exhibition may be cancelled or rescheduled for unforeseen circumstances. Visit FUJIFILM SQUARE online or call for updates.
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Related Events

1. Gallery Talk

Dates/Times	August 31 (Sun), September 8 (Mon), both from 13:00, approx. 30-40 min.
Location	Fujifilm Photo Salon Tokyo Photo Exhibition Venue * Please note that there will be no seating available.
Speaker	Naoki Ishikawa
Admission	Free
Registration	Not required

2. Artist Talk Commemorating the Photo Exhibition

Date/Time	September 3, (Wed), 18:00–19:30 (reception opens at 17:30)
Location	FUJIFILM SQUARE 2F Special Venue (seating available) (Please enter through FUJIFILM SQUARE) * Seating is unassigned. Attendees will be admitted in order of registration on the day of the event.
Theme	“Epic Journey to the Himalayas”
Speaker	Naoki Ishikawa
Admission	Free
Registration	Registration required. Register on the FUJIFILM SQUARE website, or by phone. Registration opens on August 5 (Tue) at 10:00. Further details will be available on the FUJIFILM SQUARE website in mid-July.