“Words of light” is a term that William Henry Fox Talbot used to express the relationship between photography and the nature from which photography originates, before spontaneous images captured by light came to be called photographs.

In our daily lives, there are objects that have holes in them due to the various ways we use them, their design, the activities of living creatures, or simply defects. Though ordinarily masked by other light, the images of light that are joined by the pinhole projection phenomenon (the principle of the pinhole camera) that occurs in these holes certainly exist in the here and now. It is as if the light is whispering a soliloquy without anyone noticing.

This exhibition features a series of works by artist Nozomi Suzuki, created in collaboration with local residents in Chiba City. Together, they explored holes throughout the city where the pinhole projection phenomenon occurs—though the openings are slightly too large to be considered true pinholes. The resulting images, or “words of light,” have been captured on various photosensitive materials, offering a quiet visual translation through the medium of photography. Please come and take a look.

Event Overview

• Dates: September 19 (Fri) – November 24 (Mon, substitute holiday), 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM　
• Closed: Every Wednesday
• Venue: Former Chiba Inohana Post Office（1-4-21 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, 260-0856）
  ［No parking / Restrooms available / No barrier-free restrooms］
• Admission: Free
• Cooperation: Takahiro Takahashi, Ayumi Komai, Junichiro Takano, Yuji Ota

Other Events

• September 6（Sat）：“Words of Light”workshop Translating the language of light
• October 11（Sat）：“Words of Light” workshop Searching for the words of light ※Postponed from the event scheduled for August 24（Sun）
• November 1（Sat）：“Words of Light”workshop Imagining the language of light
  ※Event details will be announced at a later date.

Visitor Information

Please enter through the service entrance on the right side of the former Chiba Inohana Post Office.
※The main shutter is closed.

Heatstroke Prevention Measures

Please take measures to prevent heatstroke by staying hydrated and wearing a hat, etc., according to the environment. If you feel unwell, please notify a nearby staff member.

Photography and Video Recording

Photography and video recording will be conducted on the day for promotional and record-keeping purposes. Media outlets may also conduct interviews and filming. Photographs and videos taken may be published on the Chiba International Art Festival website, social media, brochures, and other promotional materials, as well as on television, magazines, and other media. We kindly ask for your understanding in advance.