The Hayward Gallery hosts Hiroshi Sugimoto’s works from October

Over the past 50 years, Hiroshi Sugimoto has meticulously crafted pictures that are deeply thought-provoking and quietly subversive.

The Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre will be hosting an exhibition of Mr Sugimoto’s works from October 11, featuring hand-picked images from the artist’s major photographic series.

Sugimoto’s photography takes a deep dive into our understanding of time and memory and the results are subtle and meditative.

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine also includes lesser-known works that reveal the artist’s interest in the history of photography, as well as in mathematics and optical sciences.

Often employing a large-format wooden camera and mixing his own darkroom chemicals, Sugimoto has repeatedly re-explored ideas and practices from 19th century photography while capturing subjects including dioramas, wax figures, and architecture.

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Mr Sugimoto divides his time between Tokyo and New York City.

Over the past five decades, his photographs have received international acclaim and have been presented in major institutions across the globe.

While best known as a photographer, Sugimoto has more recently added architecture, sculpture and set design to his multidisciplinary practice.

Tickets: www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/art-exhibitions/hiroshi-sugimoto

Picture: Hiroshi Sugimoto, Manatee, 1994 Picture: Hiroshi Sugimoto, courtesy of the artist