Greg Girard | Snack Sakura

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Greg Girard, “Snack Sakura, Kinchu Building, Akita,” 2019

archival pigment print, 40 x 50 in (courtesy of the Gallery)

Opening reception: Saturday, April 20th, noon to 5pm. Screening of short film, Snack Sakura, at 1pm by documentary collective HiLo, with filmmakers Jia Li and Joshua Frank, followed by a Q&A.

Girard’s expansive photographic project documents snack bars across Japan from Okinawa to Hokkaido. These entertainment bars, known locally as a “snack,” are generally clustered around train stations but can also be found in residential neighbourhoods. Frequented by salarymen, the bars peaked in popularity in the 1980s, with many still featuring Shōwa-era decor. Bottles of whiskey and shochu with customer name tags draped around them make regulars feel at home. Karaoke is an integral part of the experience.

Presenting a selection of new pictures taken in Japan between 2017 and 2024.

In Conversation: Saturday, May 4th at 2pm

Please join us for a conversation between Greg Girard and Kiriko Watanabe, Gail & Stephen A. Jarislowsky Curator, Audain Art Museum, about Greg’s new series of pictures, Snack Sakura.