SHOMEI TOMATSU - RUINOUS GARDENS

SHOMEI TOMATSU
Ruinous Gardens

Published by Parco Publishing, 1987
Book size 25.8 x 21 x 1 cm
Pages 105 pages
Softcover
Language Japanese and English
Good condition

Ruinous Gardens is a postwar photographic documentary by Shomei Tomatsu, a photographer who has always been interested in representing the true nature of Japan. The photographs of the edition are focusing on the ruins and other abstract works, showing the artist's artistic perspective and skills. The book also features an essay by Toshiharu Ito on Shomei Tomatsu's Ruinous Gardens in English. Tomatsu was born in 1930 in Aichi and moved to Tokyo after his graduation. His work has been presented in Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography as well as in USA and in Europe.

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Ruinous Gardens is a post-war photographic documentary by Shomei Tomatsu, a photographer who has always been interested in depicting the true nature of Japan. The photographs in the edition focus on ruins and other abstract works, showcasing the artist's perspective and artistic skills. The book also includes an essay by Toshiharu Ito on Shomei Tomatsu's Ruinous Gardens in English. Tomatsu was born in 1930 in Aichi and moved to Tokyo after graduating. His work has been exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography as well as in the United States and Europe.