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International Contemporary Photography Exhibition
A space for your photographs in Osaka. Deadbooks Gallery invites photographers and artists from around the world to join our upcoming group exhibition.
- Exhibition dates
- October 30 –
November 3, 2026 - Participation fee
- JPY 9,000
per artist · tax included - Works per artist
- 1–7 photographs
- Standard wall space
- Approx. 1 m × 2 m
Participate from anywhere. Attendance in person is not required. Gallery printing and installation are available.
01 / Exhibition
Every perspective
has a place.
This is an open-theme exhibition. We welcome individual photographs and photographic series exploring personal experiences, everyday life, the body, memory, intimacy, nature, society, and other subjects.
Each artist may exhibit 1–7 works within a standard wall space of approximately 1 metre × 2 metres. Artwork sizes and arrangements will be confirmed with the gallery according to the available space. Please mention any large-format works, special framing, or installation requirements when applying.
Artists may ship their own prints or submit digital files for printing at the gallery. The gallery will handle installation and exhibition management.
Visit the exhibition
October 30 – November 3, 2026
13:00–19:00
Deadbooks Gallery
Room 220, Junkei Building
2-2-28 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku
Osaka 542-0081, Japan
02 / Participation
Your space.
Our support.
Including tax. Printing, framing and shipping are additional.
- Standard exhibition wall space
- Installation and deinstallation
- On-site exhibition management
- Gallery social media promotion
- Exhibition photographs and video documentation
Printing, frame rental, special mounting, shipping, and return shipping are charged separately. All additional costs will be confirmed before payment.
03 / Printing & frames
Printed in Osaka.
Our recommendation: A3 fine art paper.
A considered option for presenting your photographs. The final paper, size and display arrangement are always agreed with the artist.
| Service | Size | Price / item |
|---|---|---|
| Photographic paper print | A4 | JPY 500 |
| Photographic paper print | A3 | JPY 1,000 |
| Photographic paper print | A2 | JPY 2,000 |
| Fine art paper print | A4 | JPY 1,000 |
| Fine art paper print | A3 | JPY 2,000 |
| White frame rental | A3 | JPY 2,000 |
Fine art paper printing is available in A4 and A3 only. Frame rental is available in A3 only. Frame rental includes installation and deinstallation. Frames remain the property of the gallery and will not be included when artworks are returned.
Paper specifications, image dimensions, borders, and cropping will be confirmed before printing.
04 / How to apply
Send us
your work.
Email your application to deadbooksjp@gmail.com by October 20, 2026.
October 30, 2026 Exhibition Application — [Artist Name]
- Full name or artist name, country and city
- Contact email and Instagram account or personal website, if available
- Preview images of 1–7 proposed works
- Artwork or series titles, creation years, and proposed display sizes
- A short artist biography and artwork or series statement
- Whether you will ship your own prints or use the gallery’s printing service
- Any framing, installation, or sales requirements
Large files may be submitted through a download link. Please ensure that the link is accessible.
05 / Further details
Before & after
the exhibition.
Final files & shipping
For gallery printing, please submit high-resolution JPG files after your participation has been confirmed. We recommend preparing images at 300 dpi at the intended print size, with clear instructions regarding borders and cropping.
If shipping your own artworks, please confirm the artwork list, dimensions, packaging, and arrival schedule with the gallery before dispatch. Provide a tracking number once shipped.
Artists are responsible for shipping and return shipping costs. Final file submission and artwork arrival deadlines will be provided in the confirmation email.
Confirmation, payment & changes
After reviewing your application, the gallery will contact you to confirm the selected works, display arrangement, and itemised costs.
Payment can be completed through a Square payment link provided by the gallery. Please reply to the confirmation email with your artist name and payment confirmation.
Any changes to printing, framing, or display arrangements should be agreed upon before production begins. Cancellation and refund terms will be confirmed in writing before payment.
Exhibition documentation & certificates
The gallery will photograph and film the exhibition and share the documentation with participating artists after the exhibition.
Participation certificates can be arranged upon request. Please let us know during the application or confirmation process so that we can discuss the details.
Please notify us when applying if you have any specific requirements regarding name credits, artwork image use, or social media tagging.
Artwork sales — 80% artist / 20% gallery
Artists may offer their exhibited works for sale or choose to display them without selling.
Artists set their own prices. For works sold during the exhibition, the gallery receives a 20% commission, and the artist receives 80% of the sale price.
Please provide prices, edition details, and information about signatures or certificates when confirming participation. Payment settlement, delivery, and shipping arrangements will be agreed upon separately.
After the exhibition — storage & returns
Unsold artworks may be stored by the gallery free of charge for one year or returned to the artist.
For returns, please provide the recipient’s name, complete address, postal code, and telephone number. The gallery will confirm packing and shipping costs and arrange dispatch after payment.
Any continued consignment or online sales will be discussed separately.