Shinji Nagabe is a Brazilian artist of Japanese descent who has been residing in Europe since 2014. His artistic journey has been greatly influenced by the challenges of migration and the search for identity. As a migrant, Shinji struggled to find his place in a new society while preserving his cultural heritage. This struggle became a central theme in his work, exploring the different identity trajectories and customs that
contributed to his personality.
Shinji's work is characterized by his innovative use of economical materials and industrial products. He combines these materials with his experience as a journalist and photographer to create unique and stimulating artworks that challenge conventional notions of identity and belonging. Through his art, he invites us to
explore the intersections of culture and to confront the challenges and paradoxes of our globalized society.
contributed to his personality.
Shinji's work is characterized by his innovative use of economical materials and industrial products. He combines these materials with his experience as a journalist and photographer to create unique and stimulating artworks that challenge conventional notions of identity and belonging. Through his art, he invites us to
explore the intersections of culture and to confront the challenges and paradoxes of our globalized society.
The photographic series "Espinha" received the Maison Blanche Prize in Marseille (2018), the Gavea Photography Prize (2017), the first jury prize at Artphoto Barcelona
(2016), and was selected for the HSBC Photography Prize (2018) under the artistic direction of Raphaelle Stopin, artistic director of the Rouen Photography Center. In 2019, the fictional photographic series "República das Bananas" was selected as a finalist for the Louis Roederer Prize at the 50th edition of the Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles.
(2016), and was selected for the HSBC Photography Prize (2018) under the artistic direction of Raphaelle Stopin, artistic director of the Rouen Photography Center. In 2019, the fictional photographic series "República das Bananas" was selected as a finalist for the Louis Roederer Prize at the 50th edition of the Rencontres de la Photographie d'Arles.
