| Nobuyoshi Araki:69YK |
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| Published: May 27 2009 |
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"69YK" (2009); B & W print 102 x 150 cm Courtesy of Taka Ishii Gallery copy right(c) Nobuyoshi Araki / Courtesy of Taka Ishii Gallery
"69YK" (2009); B & W print 102 x 150 cm Courtesy of Taka Ishii Gallery copy right(c) Nobuyoshi Araki / Courtesy of Taka Ishii Gallery Coinciding with his 69th birthday, we are presenting his new works of 6 x 9 monochrome prints. Araki, who continues making Eros (sex/life) and Thanatos (death) the subject of his work asserts that photography is concerned with the “nature of relation and closeness”. He states that the relationship between himself and the subject is very important, but that the interference of the consciousness of another person is unnecessary. By daring to use monochrome film, he devotes himself to strengthen his own faith with regards to photography. It seems that this attitude includes a sense of self-discipline. When looking at the works, in which Araki’s belief is crystallized, one can feel the affection of Araki towards his subjects – women, flowers, the sky – and the love that he receives in return; The works have a scent of an intense exchange of sentiment between the photographer and his subjects. Araki has reached a fixed position as a “photographer of genius”, yet, his desire to pursue further possibilities of photographic expression remains unfulfilled. * The text was provided by Taka Ishii Gallery. |
| Last Updated on May 25 2009 |
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