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ND CHOW

Master of Fine Arts, LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore – Goldsmiths, University of London, UK

Currently lives and works in Tokyo

Born in Singapore, I relocated to Tokyo in 2000 to pursue my dreams of becoming a portrait photographer. Before moving to Tokyo, I spent two years travelling the globe to discover the world as well as myself. In 2004, I published my first photo book which chronicled Seiji Ozawa, the renowned Japanese music director and former conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. This opportunity opened the doors for me to work with a broad range of fascinating people. I feel that the influence of my formative years resonates in the kinds of images I am able to create today. I endeavor to encourage to let down their guards and show us a little something of their lives beyond the façade that is synonymous with life in the public eye. For me, this allows authentic images of beauty, character and vulnerability to emerge.

Exhibitions

  • 2014

    Roots, Objectifs and Film, Singapore

  • 2014

    Roots, Ogita Megumi Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2015

    Observations of The Ordinary by Chow3 (group exhibition), ION Art Photography Series, Singapore

  • 2015

    Love Hurts, Daitokai, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2017

    Energy, Shibuya Hikarie 8/02/CUBE Art Space, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2020

    Poké Chow : Leave Only footprints featuring Haruka Ayase, Lumix Ginza Tokyo

COMMUNITY PROJECTS

  • 2016

    50th Anniversary of Singapore - Japan Diplomatic Relations and Inclusiveness, Gala night, Perception, Singapore

VIDEO DIRECTIONS

  • 2015

    50th Singapore National Day, Our Singapore, Singapore

  • 2015

    My Masterpiece 12 Videos Series, National Gallery Singapore

FINE ART BOOK PUBLICATION

  • 2013

    Roots, , Chow, ND Magazine House, Tokyo, Japan

CAMPAIGNS COLLABORATION

ANA, JAL, Cathay Pacific, Apple, Shiseido, Kose, Kanebo, Olay, SKⅡ, Kao, Panasonic, Adidas, Under Armor, Reebok Japan, Puma Japan, Seiko, Morinaga, Ymobile, NTT Docomo, Mernard, Daiwa House, Coca Cola Japan, Asahi, Kirin, Meiji, National Gallery Singapore.

EDITORIAL PUBLICATIONS

Ginza, Popeye, AnAn, Brutus, Men’s non-no, Spur, Figaro Japon, Elle Japon, Elle China, GQ Japan, Voce, WERK, Numero Japan, Spur, Harper’s Bazaar HK.

BOOKS PUBLIBLICATIONS

  • 2004

    Orchestra Going to Europe: Ozawa Seiji, Shogakkan, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2008

    Photo Letter: Miho Tanaka, Stylife, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2008

    25 years old: Kyoko Fukada, Kadokawa, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2008

    Color: Reika Hashimoto, Stylife, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2008

    S : Maki Horikita, Magazine House, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2011

    Nouvelles: Takeru Sato, Magazine House, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2012

    Blue Moon: Kyoko Fukada, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2012

    Ray: Rei Dan, Magazine House, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2012

    Genshoku(原色): Haruka Ayase, Bungeishunju, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2012

    Haruka: Haruka Ayase, Kodansha, Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2013

    Roots, ND Chow, Magazine House, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2013

    I Love You: Sakai Wakana, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2013

    16: Aya Takatsuki, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2013

    Dramatic: Maki Horikita, Magazine House, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Hello, Goodbye: Anzai Lara, Shueisha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Down to Earth: Kyoko Fukada, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Momento: Haruka Ayase, Shueisha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    (Un)touch: Kyoko Fukada, Kodansha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Alice: Hirose Alice, Kadokawa, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Document: Haruka Ayase, Kadokawa, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Love is: Ryo Shihono, Shogakkan, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2015

    Dear: Ito Ohno, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2015

    Down to Earth Another: Kyoko Fukada, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2015

    Melia: Anna Ishibashi, ND Chow, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2016

    AKUA: Kyoko Fukada, ND Chow, Shueisha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2016

    Nu Season: Kyoko Fukada, ND Chow, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2016

    This is Me: Kyoko Fukada, ND Chow, Shueisha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2017

    Suguri Fumie, Gekko(月光), ND, Chow, Kodansha, Japan. Tokyo

  • 2018

    Document 2015-2018, Haruka Ayase, ND Chow, Kadokawa, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2019

    Mieko Harada, ND, Chow, Gambit, Tokyo Japan

  • 2019

    Shore (汀), Marika Matsumoto, ND Chow, Shogakkan, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2020

    Haruka Ii No Sekai (ハルカノイセカイ), Haruka Ayase, ND Chow, Kodansha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2020

    Hina, Hinako Sano, ND Chow, Kobunsha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2021

    Reborn : Miru Shiroma, ND Chow, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY

  • 2006

    AKUA: Kyoko Fukada, ND Chow, Shueisha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2009

    Dear: Ito Ohno, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Down to Earth Another: Kyoko Fukada, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Melia: Anna Ishibashi, ND Chow, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Nu Season: Kyoko Fukada, ND Chow, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    This is Me: Kyoko Fukada, ND Chow, Shueisha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Document 2015-2018, Haruka Ayase, ND Chow, Kadokawa, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Suguri Fumie, Gekko(月光), ND, Chow, Kodansha, Japan. Tokyo

  • 2014

    Mieko Harada, ND, Chow, Gambit, Tokyo Japan

  • 2014

    Shore (汀), Marika Matsumoto, ND Chow, Shogakkan, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2014

    Haruka Ii No Sekai (ハルカノイセカイ), Haruka Ayase, ND Chow, Kodansha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2015

    Hina, Hinako Sano, ND Chow, Kobunsha, Tokyo, Japan

  • 2016

    Reborn : Miru Shiroma, ND Chow, Wanibooks, Tokyo, Japan

TALKS / WORKSHOPS

  • 2008

    Artist Talk, with Miho Tanaka - Photo Letter book launch, Tower Records, Tokyo and Osaka, Japan

  • 2014

    Artist talk - Roots, Objectifs and Film, Singapore

  • 2019

    Artist talk, with Mieko Harada - G Mieko Harada book launch, Tsutaya, Ginza, Tokyo

  • 2020

    Presentation, The 2nd Optical System Design Technology Department Web Lecture, moderated by JOEM, Japan

  • 2021

    Artist talk, with Miru Shiroma - Reborn book launch, Tsutaya, Shibuya, Tokyo