Nobuyoshi Araki (*1940)
Untitled, Japan, 1993
From the series »Erotos«
»Erotos« is praised by critics as one of the most extraordinary series resp. book projects by the legendary photographer Nobuyoshi Araki. In his repertoire of motifs, in his narrative mode, and in his photographic composition, he deviates significantly from his usual canon. In high-contrast close-ups of captivating sharpness, which he achieves through flashed macro photography, he primarily shows body parts as well as shining pipes, fruits, sidewalk cracks, or flowers. »Erotos« plunges deep into the erotic subconscious.
Platinum print, print date: 2014
Image dimensions 53,5 x 35 cm (53,5 x 35 inch)
Object dimensions 60 x 50 cm (60 x 50 inch)
Mounting, Framing Grey-brown wooden frame c. 65 x 55 cm
Condition
Double weight paper, semi-matte surface; perfect condition
Annotations
Signed and numbered »1/15« in pencil in the lower margin right, gallery label, gallery stamp and further labels on the frame verso; edition of 15
Literature
Nobuyoshi Araki, Erotos,Tokyo: Libro Port Publishing 1993, p. 93; Erotos. The Works of Nobuyoshi Araki. vol. 16, Tokyo 1997, p. 152 (cropped); Araki by Araki. The photographer's personal selection 1963-2002, Tokyo: Kodansha International 2003, p. 295; ARAKI, Cologne 2007, p. 371; Nobuyoshi Araki, Araki. 40th Anniversary, Taschen: Cologne 2020, p. 337.
Prints / Japanese Photography / Eros /
