Open Call

Photobook Development Masterclass
with Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura

Photobook Development Masterclass with Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura

Open
Call

Photobook Development Masterclass with Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura

Dates

4-7 Jan.
2026

Time

4:00 PM –
8:00 PM

Location

Safat Studios,
Kuwait City

Language

English

Capacity

8 participants

Facilitators

Moe Suzuki
Hajime Kimura
Saad Alsharrah

Dates

4-7 Jan.
2026

Time

4:00 PM –
8:00 PM

Location

Safat Studios,
Kuwait City

Language

English

Capacity

8 participants

Facilitators

Moe Suzuki
Hajime Kimura
Saad Alsharrah

Dates

4-7 Jan.
2026

Time

4:00 PM –
8:00 PM

Location

Safat Studios,
Kuwait City

Language

English

Capacity

8 participants

Facilitators

Moe Suzuki
Hajime Kimura
Saad Alsharrah

About

About

Join Japanese artists Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura for a four-day masterclass exploring the art of the photobook – from concept development to hands-on making.

This intensive workshop focuses on developing photographic projects, editing and sequencing images, and learning fundamental design and binding techniques. Participants will produce a leaflet or single-signature dummy, gaining insight into both the conceptual and material processes of photobook creation.

The emphasis is on creative development and experimentation rather than producing a complete book. Through group discussions, one-on-one mentorship, and practical sessions, participants will refine their ideas and learn how to translate visual narratives into printed form.

Join Japanese artists Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura for a four-day masterclass exploring the art of the photobook – from concept development to hands-on making.

This intensive workshop focuses on developing photographic projects, editing and sequencing images, and learning fundamental design and binding techniques. Participants will produce a leaflet or single-signature dummy, gaining insight into both the conceptual and material processes of photobook creation.

The emphasis is on creative development and experimentation rather than producing a complete book. Through group discussions, one-on-one mentorship, and practical sessions, participants will refine their ideas and learn how to translate visual narratives into printed form.

Join Japanese artists Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura for a four-day masterclass exploring the art of the photobook – from concept development to hands-on making.

This intensive workshop focuses on developing photographic projects, editing and sequencing images, and learning fundamental design and binding techniques. Participants will produce a leaflet or single-signature dummy, gaining insight into both the conceptual and material processes of photobook creation.

The emphasis is on creative development and experimentation rather than producing a complete book. Through group discussions, one-on-one mentorship, and practical sessions, participants will refine their ideas and learn how to translate visual narratives into printed form.

Who Can Apply

Who Can Apply

The masterclass welcomes photographers and visual artists at any stage of their practice – whether you are:

The masterclass welcomes photographers and visual artists at any stage of their practice – whether you are:

The masterclass welcomes photographers and visual artists at any stage of their practice – whether you are:

  • Developing a new project
  • Continuing an existing body of work
  • Beginning a forthcoming idea with only a few photographs

No prior experience in bookmaking or design is required.

A basic familiarity with photography and a strong curiosity about narrative and material form are encouraged.

No prior experience in bookmaking or design is required.

A basic familiarity with photography and a strong curiosity about narrative and material form are encouraged.

No prior experience in bookmaking or design is required.

A basic familiarity with photography and a strong curiosity about narrative and material form are encouraged.

About

About

Join Japanese artists Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura for a four-day masterclass exploring the art of the photobook – from concept development to hands-on making.

This intensive workshop focuses on developing photographic projects, editing and sequencing images, and learning fundamental design and binding techniques. Participants will produce a leaflet or single-signature dummy, gaining insight into both the conceptual and material processes of photobook creation.

The emphasis is on creative development and experimentation rather than producing a complete book. Through group discussions, one-on-one mentorship, and practical sessions, participants will refine their ideas and learn how to translate visual narratives into printed form.

Join Japanese artists Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura for a four-day masterclass exploring the art of the photobook – from concept development to hands-on making.

This intensive workshop focuses on developing photographic projects, editing and sequencing images, and learning fundamental design and binding techniques. Participants will produce a leaflet or single-signature dummy, gaining insight into both the conceptual and material processes of photobook creation.

The emphasis is on creative development and experimentation rather than producing a complete book. Through group discussions, one-on-one mentorship, and practical sessions, participants will refine their ideas and learn how to translate visual narratives into printed form.

Join Japanese artists Moe Suzuki and Hajime Kimura for a four-day masterclass exploring the art of the photobook – from concept development to hands-on making.

This intensive workshop focuses on developing photographic projects, editing and sequencing images, and learning fundamental design and binding techniques. Participants will produce a leaflet or single-signature dummy, gaining insight into both the conceptual and material processes of photobook creation.

The emphasis is on creative development and experimentation rather than producing a complete book. Through group discussions, one-on-one mentorship, and practical sessions, participants will refine their ideas and learn how to translate visual narratives into printed form.

Who Can Apply

Who Can Apply

The masterclass welcomes photographers and visual artists at any stage of their practice – whether you are:

The masterclass welcomes photographers and visual artists at any stage of their practice – whether you are:

The masterclass welcomes photographers and visual artists at any stage of their practice – whether you are:

  • Developing a new project
  • Continuing an existing body of work
  • Beginning a forthcoming idea with only a few photographs

No prior experience in bookmaking or design is required.

A basic familiarity with photography and a strong curiosity about narrative and material form are encouraged.

No prior experience in bookmaking or design is required.

A basic familiarity with photography and a strong curiosity about narrative and material form are encouraged.

No prior experience in bookmaking or design is required.

A basic familiarity with photography and a strong curiosity about narrative and material form are encouraged.

Workshop
Structure

Day 1

Introductions & Project Development

Participants present their projects and ideas. Through feedback and discussion, we identify core themes and visual directions to shape each participant’s concept.

Day 2

Individual Consultations & Concept Refinement

Mentors hold one-on-one and small-group sessions to guide participants in refining their narrative and visual structure.

Day 3

Editing, Sequencing & InDesign Basics

Hands-on session on image editing, sequencing, and basic layout using Adobe InDesign to prepare designs for print.

Day 4

Printing & Binding

Practical session on printing, folding, and simple binding techniques. Participants will create a short leaflet or signature, bringing their project into a tangible form.

Workshop
Structure

Day 1

Introductions &
Project Development

Participants present their projects and ideas. Through feedback and discussion, we identify core themes and visual directions to shape each participant’s concept.

Day 2

Individual Consultations & Concept Refinement

Mentors hold one-on-one and small-group sessions to guide participants in refining their narrative and visual structure.

Day 3

Editing, Sequencing & InDesign Basics

Hands-on session on image editing, sequencing, and basic layout using Adobe InDesign to prepare designs for print.

Day 4

Printing & Binding

Practical session on printing, folding, and simple binding techniques. Participants will create a short leaflet or signature, bringing their project into a tangible form.

Application
details

Please send the following in a single PDF (max 10 MB)

A short introduction or project description (max 300 words)
10-20 images from an existing, new, or forthcoming project
A brief bio (max 150 words)
Send your application to

studio@thethird-space.xyz

Deadline

20th Dec. 2025

Fee

190 KD

Application
details

Please send the following in a single PDF (max 10 MB)

A short introduction or project description (max 300 words)
10-20 images from an existing, new, or forthcoming project
A brief bio (max 150 words)
Send your application to

studio@thethird-space.xyz

Deadline

20th Dec. 2025

Fee

190 KD

Application
details

Please send the following in a single PDF (max 10 MB)

A short introduction or project description (max 300 words)
10-20 images from an existing, new, or forthcoming project
A brief bio (max 150 words)
Send your application to

studio@thethird-space.xyz

Deadline

20th Dec. 2025

Fee

190 KD

Moe
Suzuki

Visual artist and bookmaker whose work explores memory, time, and community. Her acclaimed photobook SOKOHI won the 2021 Luma Rencontres Dummy Book Award and has been exhibited internationally.

Hajime
Kimura

Photographer working between Japan and Europe, known for poetic, introspective works on memory and place. His photobooks include Snowflakes Dog Man, Mišo Bukumirović, and Correspondence.

Saad
Alsharrah

Documentary photographer and geospatial scientist whose work bridges spatial research, visual storytelling, and cross-cultural narratives.

Moe
Suzuki

Visual artist and bookmaker whose work explores memory, time, and community. Her acclaimed photobook SOKOHI won the 2021 Luma Rencontres Dummy Book Award and has been exhibited internationally.

Hajime
Kimura

Photographer working between Japan and Europe, known for poetic, introspective works on memory and place. His photobooks include Snowflakes Dog Man, Mišo Bukumirović, and Correspondence.

Saad
Alsharrah

Documentary photographer and geospatial scientist whose work bridges spatial research, visual storytelling, and cross-cultural narratives.

Moe
Suzuki

Visual artist and bookmaker whose work explores memory, time, and community. Her acclaimed photobook SOKOHI won the 2021 Luma Rencontres Dummy Book Award and has been exhibited internationally.

Hajime
Kimura

Photographer working between Japan and Europe, known for poetic, introspective works on memory and place. His photobooks include Snowflakes Dog Man, Mišo Bukumirović, and Correspondence.

Saad
Alsharrah

Documentary photographer and geospatial scientist whose work bridges spatial research, visual storytelling, and cross-cultural narratives.