MICHIO YAMAUCHI
CHILDREN 80'
Published by Sokyu-sha in 2021
Book Size 26,7 × 23 cm
Pages 74 pages
Hardcover
Limited Edition 300
Signed by the artist
This publication covers Japanese photographer Michio Yamauchi's very first photographs taken with artistic intent. Yamauchi, walking around Tokyo and trying to photograph this and that, noticed that there was something special about his impromptu photographs of children. Starting in 1981, he depicted children around Tokyo, some posing for the lens, others seemingly unaware of Yamauchi's presence. Looking at the photographs, Yamauchi's subjects actually express a solemn seriousness despite their young age.
"Instead of being innocent and sweet, their characters mark them as old souls - mature and thoughtful" - from Michio Yamauchi's afterword
This publication covers Japanese photographer Michio Yamauchi's very first photographs taken with artistic intent. Yamauchi, walking around Tokyo and trying to take photographs of this and that, noticed that his impromptu photographs of children had something special about them. Beginning in 1981, he portrayed kids around Tokyo, some posing for the camera, others seemingly unaware of Yamauchi's presence. Looking at the photographs, Yamauchi's subjects actually convey a solemn seriousness despite their young age.
"Instead of being innocent and sweet, their characters mark them as old souls-mature and reflective" - from Michio Yamauchi's afterword.
Publisher statement.
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Cette publication couvre les toutes premières photographies du photographe japonais Michio Yamauchi prises avec une intention artistique. Yamauchi, se promenant dans Tokyo et essayant de photographier ceci et cela, a remarqué que ses photographies impromptues d’enfants avaient quelque chose de spécial. À partir de 1981, il dépeint des enfants autour de Tokyo, certains posant pour l’objectif, d’autres apparemment inconscients de la présence de Yamauchi. En regardant les photographies, les sujets de Yamauchi expriment en fait un sérieux solennel malgré leur jeune âge.
“Au lieu d’être innocents et doux, leurs personnages les marquent comme de vieilles âmes – matures et réfléchies” – de la postface de Michio Yamauchi
This publication covers Japanese photographer Michio Yamauchi’s very first photographs taken with artistic intent. Yamauchi, walking around Tokyo and trying to take photographs of this and that, noticed that his impromptu photographs of children had something special about them. Beginning in 1981, he portrayed kids around Tokyo, some posing for the camera, others seemingly unaware of Yamauchi’s presence. Looking at the photographs, Yamauchi’s subjects actually convey a solemn seriousness despite their young age.
“Instead of being innocent and sweet, their characters mark them as old souls—mature and reflective” — from Michio Yamauchi’s afterword.
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