Hiroko Matsubara

Hiroko Matsubara is a Japanese photographer and visual artist based in Tokyo. She is known for her unique and captivating photographs that explore the relationship between people and their environment.

Matsubara was born in Tokyo in 1975, and began her career as a photographer in the late 1990s. She studied photography at the Tokyo College of Photography, where she developed her signature style of capturing everyday life with an eye for detail. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, the International Center of Photography in New York, and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Matsubara's work often focuses on themes such as identity, memory, and nostalgia. She has traveled extensively throughout Japan to capture images of its diverse landscapes and cultures. Her photographs have been published in books such as “Hiroko Matsubara: A Journey Through Japan” (2008) and “Hiroko Matsubara: The World Through My Eyes” (2010).

In addition to her photography career, Matsubara is also an accomplished visual artist who works with various mediums such as painting, drawing, sculpture, video art, and installation art. Her artwork has been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.

Matsubara's work has been widely praised for its ability to capture moments of beauty within everyday life. She continues to be a leading figure in contemporary photography today.