Exploring New Dimensions of Photographic Expression －A Collaboration with Leslie Kee Featuring FOREARTH 

We are pleased to announce a collaboration with internationally acclaimed photographer Leslie Kee, whose work has helped shape the global fashion and art scenes and who has photographed numerous renowned figures and leading global media.

In April 2026, at a photo book launch event held at Blue Note Place in Tokyo, textile tapestries printed with FOREARTH brought a dynamic visual presence to the venue, unveiling a new spatial approach to photographic expression.

At the event, more than 30 photographic works were transformed into large-scale fabric tapestries and displayed along the second-floor balcony surrounding the space. The soft texture and translucency unique to textiles interacted with light and airflow, enhancing both the depth and nuance of the images. This created a novel mode of presentation distinct from traditional paper or panel displays, extending throughout the entire venue.

FOREARTH eliminates pre- and post-processing steps, adopting a streamlined workflow centered on printing and drying. This significantly reduces the number of processes, enabling both lower environmental impact and shorter production lead times.

Originally, the exhibition had been planned using paper-based displays; however, due to various constraints, this approach proved unfeasible. As alternative methods were explored, Leslie Kee’s strong desire to present his works beautifully and appropriately—drawing on his extensive experience exhibiting worldwide—led to the adoption of textile printing using FOREARTH. Despite the short preparation period, the exhibition was realized in a way that optimally complemented both the works and the space. By introducing “fabric” as a new medium, the expressive potential of photography was significantly expanded.

This collaboration stands as a symbolic initiative demonstrating the new value created at the intersection of photography, textiles, and spatial design.