JAPANESE FEMALE PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM THE 1950S TO THE PRESENT
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Published by Textuel, 2024
Book Size 28 x 21 cm
440 pages
1st edition
Language French
This book highlights the work of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to the present day. While recognition of the Japanese photography scene has mainly benefited male photographers since the 1970s, many women artists have played a key role in the development of the medium, with undisputed virtuosity. Through more than 500 images, including a vast selection of photographs, facsimiles of books and an anthology of texts, this book reveals the immensity of what has been obscured and constitutes a critical and joyful enrichment of the history of Japanese photography.
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This book highlights the work of Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to the present day. While recognition of the Japanese scene has mainly benefited male photographers since the 1970s, many women artists have played a key role in the development of the medium, with undeniable virtuosity. Through more than 500 images, including a vast selection of photographs, book facsimiles and an anthology of texts, this book reveals the immensity of what has been hidden and constitutes a critical and joyful enrichment of the history of Japanese photography.