Daido Moriyama
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Daido Moriyama
Daido Moriyama is a Japanese photographer who achieved international renown for his highly distinct black and white photographs of cityscapes and everyday street life. His characteristic grainy and high contrast images often capture the sense of dynamism and transience of life in the modern city. Through his works, Moriyama has explored concepts of memory and mortality, creating a body of work that is both beautiful and unnerving. Some of his most famous works include Farewell Photography (1972), Okinawa (1971) and Tales of Tono (1975). He continues to be celebrated and his works have been exhibited in the National Museum of Modern Art in Tokyo, the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and the Museum of Art in San Francisco, among other institutions.
Daido Moriyama, Japanese Photographer, Cityscapes, Everyday Street Life, Farewell Photography, Okinawa, Tales of Tono.
— Mei Wang
Daido Moriyama
Daido Moriyama is a Japanese photographer who is renowned for producing images that are highly evocative and often depict the gritty and seedy aspects of the city. His most famous works include the 'Tales of Tono' and 'Stray Dog'. He is known for his experimentation with the grain of photographic film, as well as his utilization of different printing techniques and film formats. His works reveal a deep understanding of the city and its hidden counter-cultural aspects. His photography often captures the mood of the city-scape and its people.
Daido Moriyama, Japanese photographer, art, photography, film, printing.
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