Toshio Shibata: Japan

This monograph showcases Toshio Shibata's large-format contemporary landscapes, featuring haunting beauty, graceful composition, and meticulous detail. Using long exposures and eliminating references to people, horizons, or geographic reference points, Shibata captures structures as they interact with their natural settings. Curated by Phillip Prodger, the book appeals to fans of Shibata's work and those who have yet to discover his remarkable oeuvre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 12 December 2023
Publisher: Prestel

Spanning the illustrious career of one of Japan's most revered photographers, this monograph stands as the sole English-language volume of its kind. It presents a captivating collection of exquisitely detailed full-page images that vividly depict the intricate interplay between human-made structures and the surrounding natural world. Toshio Shibata's large-format contemporary landscapes are renowned for their haunting beauty, graceful composition, and meticulous attention to detail. Through the use of long exposures and the deliberate omission of references to people, horizons, or specific geographic locations, Shibata skillfully captures the essence of structures such as dams, bridges, reservoirs, and roads as they harmoniously blend with their natural surroundings. The resulting images are a testament to Shibata's artistic vision, characterized by painterly compositions filled with intricate patterns, fluid lines, and a distinct Japanese aesthetic. Curated and accompanied by insightful commentary by Phillip Prodger, one of the most erudite and critical voices in contemporary photography, this book appeals to both fans of Shibata's remarkable oeuvre and those who are yet to discover his awe-inspiring body of work.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 267 x 298 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791389769