Aidem Photo Gallery Sirius is hosting the Zone System Study Group (ゾーンシステム研究会) 30th photo exhibition, "Exploring Light: The Appeal of Silver Halide Photography" (光への探求 銀塩写真の魅力), from Thursday, November 12 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
About the Zone System Study Group
Since its founding, the Zone System Study Group has centered its work on large-format cameras and "silver halide photography" using film and photographic paper, pursuing the beauty of prints created by the chemical changes of silver.
Today, digital images have become the mainstream. Against that backdrop, the group aims to share anew the appeal of photography that comes from the simple yet profound process at its origin: shooting, developing film, and making prints in the darkroom.
What's on Display
The exhibition features works that each member freely captured in the genres of "natural landscapes," "urban landscapes," and "still lifes." It also includes pieces from a shared assignment, "monuments around the city" (memorials and statues). These works capture the role monuments play in shaping the beauty and character of a city, rendered in the rich tonal range of silver halide photography.
About 35 monochrome (black-and-white) prints, each made by the members themselves, will be on display at the venue.
(中島秀雄, Representative, Zone System Study Group)
Gallery Talk
A gallery talk will be held during the exhibition.
- Date and time: Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM (planned to last about 30 minutes)
- Reservations: Not required
- Admission: Free
Event Overview
- Event: Zone System Study Group 30th Photo Exhibition "Exploring Light: The Appeal of Silver Halide Photography"
- Dates: Thursday, November 12 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026
- Venue: Aidem Photo Gallery Sirius
- Works on display: About 35 monochrome (black-and-white) prints
Scenes from the exhibition will also be featured on the Sirius Blog. For more about the gallery, visit the official website or the official Sirius Facebook page.
