Araki. 40th Anniversary Edition

Nobuyoshi Araki's ultimate retrospective collection of his work is compiled into 512 pages of photographs, showcasing his best-known imagery, including Tokyo street scenes, faces, foods, flowers, and bondage. Araki explores patterns of subjugation and emancipation, death and desire, and the slippage between serene images and shock, emphasizing the role of spoken conversation between himself and his female subjects.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 10 October 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Nobuyoshi Araki's ultimate retrospective collection spans decades of his artistic journey, condensed into a breathtaking 512-page book. Carefully curated by the artist himself, this limited edition publication celebrates TASCHEN's 40th anniversary and delves into Araki's most iconic imagery. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the captivating portraits of faces and foods, the vibrant, sensuous flowers, the intricate details of female genitalia, and the art of kinbaku, or bondage, Araki's work explores a range of themes. Through his lens, he skillfully weaves patterns of subjugation, emancipation, death, and desire, blurring the lines between serene images and shocking moments.

Araki describes his bondage photographs as a collaborative endeavor between himself and his subjects, emphasizing the importance of spoken conversation between the artist and the model. In his native Japan, Araki has achieved cult status among many women who find liberation in his willingness to capture the raw expression of their desires.

This retrospective collection serves as a testament to Araki's profound artistic vision and his ability to capture the essence of human emotions and experiences. It invites viewers to explore the complexities of his work and appreciate the beauty and power of his images.

Weight: 1472g
Dimension: 163 x 226 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836582520