Biography

Michiko Matumoto is a filmmaker, photographer, essayist, currently based in Tokyo. Born in Shizuoka Pref. Japan in 1950. Received her degree in Japanese literature from Hosei University. Began working as a freelance photographer in 1970. Presented her first solo exhibition ​”Yoko Ono in New York” in 1974 Published her first book of photographs ​“Women come Alive” in 1978. Started in the 1980s with several series of artist portraits living in various countries and principal dancers of major dance companies. She has published 15 books of photography. Her works are in the collection of museums internationally, such as Bibliotheque Nationale in P...Read More