Daidō Moriyama Libri

In occasione del conferimento del Hasselblad Award 2019 a Daido Moriyama, questo volume riccamente illustrato celebra l'opera influente, radicale e autentica del fotografo giapponese. Con il titolo "A Diary", il libro fa riferimento alle sue pratiche fotografiche quotidiane, che costituiscono la base di un lavoro caratterizzato da frammenti, ripetizioni, casualità e caos. L'ampiezza della sua produzione è immensa, permettendo di scoprire continuamente nuove immagini, anche se alcune delle sue fotografie hanno ormai raggiunto uno status iconico. Per trasmettere l'ampio e duraturo impatto del suo lavoro, il volume include un testo di panoramica tematica di Sandra Phillips e brevi dichiarazioni personali di persone che hanno conosciuto il fotografo nel corso degli anni e hanno collaborato con lui: Simon Baker, Mark Holborn, Hervé Chandès, Nick Rhodes e Ishiuchi Miyako.

Daidō Moriyama, referring to himself as a wild dog, has created the "Dog Trilogy," which includes "Memories of a Dog," "Dog's Time," and "Memories of a Dog - Epilogue." His autobiographical work, particularly "Memories of a Dog," first published in 1982, has been reprinted numerous times since its 2001 paperback edition. Moriyama, who left formal education before completing high school, considers the street his school, embarking on a self-taught journey to become a photography master. His strong black-and-white style captures the desolation of urban life, expressing the loneliness and indifference of city dwellers while yearning for connection. His work resonates deeply with urban audiences, earning him acclaim as a master of street photography. The youthful energy in his photographs reflects resilience, appealing to contemporary youth in Japan and beyond. In 1971, an encounter with a stray dog inspired Moriyama to begin photographing these animals, leaving a lasting impression on his artistic identity. "Memories of a Dog" combines this impactful photograph with twenty essays sharing his life experiences, including reflections on family, friends, and travels. Through memory and imagery, he excavates intertwined realities, revealing the meaning of life captured in his work. His unadorned language and keen observations of the city’s corners resonate with a sublime energy, embodying his confrontational approach to photography.

Daido Moriyama is recognized as one of Japan's most important and influential photographers, particularly for his depictions of what he saw as the breakdown of traditional values in post-war Japan. This title offers an introduction to the world's most unsettling photographers.

Talking about an influential Japanese photographer of the 20th Century, this work includes photo series on the eTokyo district of Shinjuku.

The images presented here in this lavish, tactile and visually rewarding limited edition feature what Daido calls the "holy sites" of stadiums, swimming pools, racetracks, boxing rings, etc., each made more sublime by the acute lack of human presence. Comparing these photographs with others in the book that depict majestic snow-covered mountain landscapes, one can begin to understand the sacredness that Daido suggests is contained within these structures and spaces.

'The first thing I always tell anyone who asks me for advice is: "Get outside".' – Daido Moriyama Take an inspiring walk with legendary Japanese street photographer Daido Moriyama as he explains his groundbreaking approach to street photography. For over half a century, Moriyama has provided a distinct vision of Japan and its people. In Daido Moriyama: How I Take Photographs , he offers a unique opportunity for fans to learn about his methods, the cameras he uses, and the journeys he takes with a camera.