Exploring Japan’s Quiet Decline Through Lens
At the Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre, Youqine Lefèvre’s "Lone Islands" invites viewers to witness Japan’s demographic shift. The exhibition, born from two Tokyo residencies and travels across Kyushu, Kyoto, Gifu, Niigata, Sado, and Yakushima, juxtaposes urban and rural realities. Lefèvre’s images, underpinned by interviews with 90 locals, dissect family structures, gender roles, and the erosion of the nuclear family. The work challenges stereotypes, revealing how tradition clashes with modernity amid economic stagnation.
Exhibition dates and venue
The Youqine Lefèvre – Lone Islands exhibition will take place from September 26 to November 8, 2026. The event will be held at the Gallery of the Musée de la Photographie Charles Nègre, located at 1 place Pierre Gautier in Nice. The opening is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM, in the presence of the artist. This project, which receives the Satellite Prize during the L'IMAGE SATELLITE festival, explores Japan's demographic decline through a series of residencies in Tokyo and travels to various prefectures.
