Polaroid, Circa 1980
Photography : Polaroid · 10.5 x 9 cm 4.1 x 3.5 inch · Ready to hang
CHF 389
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Photography : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, framed, ready to hang
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Dimensions ( cm • inch )
10.5 x 9 cm 4.1 x 3.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
Artwork dimensions including frame
18 x 13 cm 7.1 x 5.1 inch
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Description
This shot captures a suspended moment between tradition and provocation.
The image stages a woman dressed in a kimono, subjected to the art of Kinbaku.
This Japanese binding technique transforms the body into a living sculpture.
The contrast between the red and black fabric highlights the tension of the composition.
The Japanese architectural setting brings a geometric rigor to the scene.
The natural light reveals the texture of the materials and the fragility of the pose.
Shot in 1980, this photograph explores the boundaries of desire and constraint.
The artist uses the Polaroid format here to infuse an intimate and immediate dimension to the subject.
The handwritten signature placed at the bottom of the image marks the authenticity of this piece.
The typical chromatic rendering of the instant process confers a nostalgic atmosphere to the composition.
Presentation
Nobuyoshi Araki, born in Tokyo in 1940, is one of Japan's most influential and controversial photographers, known for his provocative, deeply personal, and boundary-pushing work. A pioneer of contemporary Japanese photography, Araki explores themes of love, desire, mortality, and the complexities of human relationships. After studying film and stage direction at Chiba University, he began his career at the Dentsu Advertising Agency before fully dedicating himself to photography in 1965. His work captures the essence of Tokyo, from its neon-lit streets to intimate, everyday life moments, blending documentary and fiction in a striking visual narrative. Often called an iconoclast, Araki stylizes his name with a "K" to emphasize his anarchic artistic approach. His extensive portfolio includes over 350 published photobooks, covering a wide spectrum of themes—from urban life and erotic photography to deeply emotional visual diaries. His groundbreaking series Sentimental Journey (1971), documenting his honeymoon with his wife, Aoki Yoko, launched his career, while Winter Journey (1990) provided a heart-wrenching portrayal of her final days battling cancer.
Araki's signature style is defined by bold compositions, high-contrast black-and-white and color photography, and a fearless exploration of eroticism. He is particularly known for his Kinbaku series, featuring women bound in traditional Japanese rope bondage—a practice often misinterpreted as purely fetishistic but rooted in an aesthetic and symbolic tradition. His depictions of sexuality have ignited debates about censorship, particularly in Japan, where explicit content remains heavily regulated. Despite the controversies, his work continues to gain international recognition, with major exhibitions at institutions such as the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, the Fondation Cartier in Paris, and the Tate Modern in London. In 2024, new retrospectives and previously unseen artworks have reignited interest in his artistic evolution, reaffirming his status as one of the most daring and uncompromising photographers of the 20th and 21st centuries. As a visionary who challenges social norms through art, Araki's influence spans generations, shaping contemporary photography with his unique blend of intimacy, eroticism, and raw human emotion.
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