Widely recognized as one of the leading photographers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, Daido Moriyama has had a decisive role in photographic practice, and in shaping the perception of Japan and its people. His grainy, out of focus, and irregularly composed black and white images present fragments of Japanese life in stark contrast to the traditional view of the country, and the meticulously crafted aesthetics of much traditional Japanese art. Nevertheless, they succeed as few others do in capturing the dizzying vitality of the country and its people.

This small exhibition combines masterful works from across Moriyama’s career, including his famous involvement with the experimental magazine Provoke, and later key works. It includes linchpin images such as Stray Dog, Misawa, (1971) Children Who are Too Grownup, (1968) and Accident, (1969) combined with rarely seen gems, such as Fedora, Tokyo, (1980) and the stunning motorcycle photograph, Black Shadow. It also includes striking, 30 x 40 inch prints made specifically for museum exhibition.

Black Shadow engages with educational themes including Japanese life and culture, “Americanization” and consumer culture, and post-war reconstruction. It also explores questions around social-documentary approaches to photography, representation and meaning.

WORKS
Approx. 40 photographs

DIMENSIONS
Various

SPACE REQUIREMENTS
250 linear feet (75 linear meters)

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Curator available for lectures and panel discussions.

EXHIBITOR RESOURCES
Illustrated catalogue is planned

INQUIRIES
exhibitions@curatorial.org | 626.577.0044

FEE
Please inquire.