May 17 – May 19, 2024
The model
Akane is one of the most important models of the Japanese kinbaku scene. Her unmatched beauty and expressiveness lure audiences passionate in both semenawa and aibunawa. She has been tied by legend kinbakushi as Naka Akira and Yukimura Haruki. Her continuous work with Sugiura Norio is featured in the most important kinbaku publications of Japan.
The schedule
During her stay in Milan, Akane will be starred in multiple events between May 17 and May 19, 2024
The schedule is dense of both exclusive events and bigger gatherings.
- Friday night: Kinbaku Photography Study Group
A very exclusive event for photographers willing to upgrade their skills and take memorable shots of this gorgeous model. - Saturday night: Kinbaku Performance
The highlight of the weekend, an intense and exxtic session by Kirigami and Akane - Sunday night: Talk Session
Akane will talk about her experience and her view of kinbaku and photography to conclude her visit in Italy and leave some starting point for reflection before heading back to Japan.
Kinbaku photography Study Group
Friday
Kirigami will tie Akane twice. Each session will be photographed by a set of 4 photographers. Both sessions will include moments of intense semenawa and highly exxtic scenes.
During the shift they did not book, photographers can shoot pictures from outside the tatami, and without the possibility of controlling the strobes with a trigger.
Lighting direction
Lights will be directed by Nicholas Bastianello.
He approached photography in 2006, since 2011 he has been working as a professional. Ranging from architectural photography to portraits, he became interested in shibari in 2012, but it was in 2015 when he met Kirigami that he delved into kinbaku photography and video production.
Kinbaku Performance
Saturday
Come savor the beauty of kinbaku while enjoying wine and sake courtesy of Rope Tales, in a sensual atmosphere of dim lights and passion for bondage and Japan.
Let us entertain you with a high level opening session, followed by an intense and seductive main act.
Kirigami will tie Akane in a challenging and sensual tie, followed by a precious conversational moment which will give the attendees unique insight on Akane’s view of kinbaku.
Talk session
Sunday
Akane will talk about her journey in ropes and underline the peculiarities of the Japanese scene. Questions will be alowed, yet moderated.
All the attendees of the “Creativity in Gote” workshop are welcome to stay as guests, other attendees will pay a small entry fee.