Announcing the Release Date of First Publication from Sigma Foundation Sølve Sundsbø - Hanataba in Japan

Kanagawa, Japan - Sigma Foundation (Location: Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Chairperson: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce that the release date of first photo book "Hanataba" by Sølve Sundsbø in Japan is Thursday February 26, 2026.

About Hanataba
Born in Norway and based in London, photographer Sølve Sundsbø is internationally acclaimed for his pioneering approach to photography and film. Seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with a refined artistic sensibility, Sundsbø transforms everyday subjects into extraordinary visual experiences, continuously expanding the boundaries of contemporary image-making.

In his latest work, Hanataba, Sundsbø explores the concept of "sublimely beautiful forms of life - which don't exist." Using a vast archive of his own flower photographs, he developed a custom AI program to generate entirely new, otherworldly floral creations--images of flowers that have never existed in reality. Each piece is accompanied by a fictitious Latin botanical name generated by the AI, resulting in a poetic compendium that resembles a field guide to flora from another realm.

Information about the publication
Publisher: Sigma Foundation
Photographer: Sølve Sundsbø
Art direction and design: Greger Ulf Nilson
Edited and sequenced: Greger Ulf Nilson, Sølve Sundsbø
Executive Producer: Stockholm Design Lab
Pages: 104 pages
Printing: Hakko Bijutsu
ISBN: 978-4-911681-00-8
Size: 32.8x20.3x1.2 cm
Price: 55 EUR incl.VAT
Distribution: Idea Books

www.sigma-global.com/en/photo-book/solve_sundsbo/

Stockists
Sigma Online Shop https://www.sigma-onlineshop.jp/
SALT AND PEPPER http://www.sandp.tokyo/
Sioribi https://sioribi.jp/
POST http://post-books.info/
Gallery5 http://www.gallery-5.jp/
BIBLIOTHECA https://shop-jp.doverstreetmarket.com/en/collections/bibliotheca
Post Architecture Books https://post-architecture-books.com/en
title: https://www.instagram.com/title_the.me/
And others
(As of February 25, 2026 / In no particular order)
Please note that the list of stockists is subject to change without notice and new retailers may be added over time.

Sigma Foundation
Founded by Sigma president Kazuto Yamaki in 2025, the Sigma Foundation serves as a dedicated way for Sigma to support and promote contemporary photography. In its first year, the foundation collaborated with world-renowned photographers Sølve Sundsbø and Julia Hetta to produce two photobooks featuring work by both artists.

Sigma is a Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses and cameras. Guided by the philosophy, "The Art of engineering, Engineering for Art," the company strives to create uncompromising optical technology for artists, creatives, and professionals across all visual media.
www.sigma-global.com/en/art-projects

Contact
Sigma Foundation info@sigma-foundation.com