PWAによる新たな取り組み、『JOURNAL』。

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As "Vol. 0", we are introducing a reception party for the photography book titled "NEW/YORK" by Masahiro Takai, a photographer based in New York, which was released on June 28th, 2024. Here is the quote from the summary of this book.

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In December 2019, the first patient infected with COVID-19 was reported. In a few months, the infection spread throughout the world and turned into an unprecedented situation. Takai himself lived in New York City.

This is the collection of photographs taken by Takai, who has been living in the U.S for 20 years, spent a year and a half with a mask to capture the rapid changes in the city of New York due to the pandemic.

The first edition of the book was published at the Spoonbill Bookstore in Brooklyn in 2021. The art director Kentaro Sato (STUDIO FUNNEL) was invited and reedited for its release in Japan.

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The launch event was held at "moves", the concept store which PWA is operating, due to the connection that Mr. Takai was in charge of the look photography of PWA's 5th and 7th collection. Here we introduce the launch event and reception.

Despite the long summer rain, many people stopped by this event. This was the day of warmth and swaying love from the people smiling and watching photography book, drinking beer provided by the beer shop "CITY ORIGIN".

Additionally, this JOURNAL has been released as "Vol.0". For the next issue of "Vol.1", we will deliver an interview with photographer Masahiro Takai, the publisher of the photograph book "NEW/YORK". Then, please enjoy the atmosphere of the reception party.

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Photo：Leo Arimoto
Text：Nozomu Miura