Announcement of Sponsorship and Exhibition for KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024 and KG+2024

SIGMA Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce its sponsorship of "KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024" and "KG+2024," taking place in Kyoto from April 13th (Saturday) to May 12th (Sunday), 2024.

SIGMA's Sponsorship Program for KYOTOGRAPHIE×KG+2024

SIGMA is providing its sponsorship to both KYOTOGRAPHIE 2024 and KG+2024, adding to its longstanding support as the main sponsor of KG+ since 2018.

With a commitment to crafting unique and conceptual cameras and lenses under the theme of "Photographic Equipment for Artists," SIGMA values creating opportunities for direct engagement with the beauty and richness of photography as an art form. Additionally, SIGMA aims to provide platforms for emerging talents in the field of photography.

Under this ethos, SIGMA has been supporting projects such as KG+, specifically nurturing emerging artists through initiatives like "KG+SELECT," which serves as a gateway for promising new talents. Expanding its support further, SIGMA is now sponsoring the internationally acclaimed photography festival, KYOTOGRAPHIE, creating a seamless continuum of support.
More about SIGMA's sponsorship to KG+

SIGMA's sponsorship program for KYOTOGRAPHIE×KG+2024 includes the following initiatives:

Through this sponsorship, SIGMA will support the following programs (1)~(3). Additionally, as a sponsor, SIGMA will exhibit a special booth (4) within the venue specified in (2).

(1) Sponsorship | KYOTOGRAPHIE2024: Kikuji Kawada's "The Map / Visions of the Invisible" Exhibition at Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art.
(2) Sponsorship | KG+2024: "KG+SELECT" (Exhibition of 10 Finalists) at Horikawa Oike Gallery.
(3) Support | KYOTOGRAPHIE / KG+SELECT: Exhibition of Jagdish Nageshwaram at TIME'S.
(4) Exhibition | SIGMA Lounge - "Beyond the technology, is Art." within the KG+SELECT venue.

In addition to sponsorship, SIGMA will support the exhibition production costs for the 10 selected artists of KG+SELECT, operational expenses for the selection committee, as well as offering a supplementary prize and support to the Grand Prix-winning artist.
This sponsorship not only enables the support of dedicated artists who passionately engage with photography but also contributes to creating opportunities for experiencing world-class photographic art. SIGMA is thrilled to be a part of this endeavor.

KG+ Special Booth : SIGMA Lounge
ーWhere a photography book library is revealed.

Following the theme "Beyond the technology, is Art.," SIGMA will set up a special booth, the "SIGMA Lounge," continuing from its successful presence at CP+2024. This year, the lounge will be located at the 1st floor of the Horikawa Oike Gallery, the venue for KG+SELECT.

Key Highlights

Photobook Library
A selection of photobooks curated by SIGMA will be available for public viewing, including works by photographers associated with KYOTOGRAPHIE.

Yusuke Hamada Photography Exhibition "Color Collection"
Exhibiting new series of photographic works captured with SIGMA cameras and lenses by the prominent photographer Yusuke Hamada, previously showcased at CP+2024.

Mini Theater
Screening of short films centered around SIGMA's universal message of the beauty of photography.

Refreshments
Complimentary "SIGMA Original Water" will be provided to all visitors.

We invite everyone to visit the SIGMA Lounge, where you can freely explore the world of photography, relax during your gallery tours, and enjoy our curated exhibitions.

KG+ Official Website: https://kgplus.kyotographie.jp/en/
KYOTOGRAPHIE international photography Festival Official Website: https://www.kyotographie.jp/en/
Contact: pr@sigma-photo.co.jp