Nobuyoshi Araki
Ojo Shashu: Photography for the Afterlife
Published by Heibonsha , 2024
Nobuyoshi Araki's Ojo Shashu: Photography for the Afterlife is a fascinating photographic series exploring themes of death, desire, and memory. Through poignant images of nudes, flowers, and metaphorical scenes, Araki blends sensuality and spirituality, offering a visual reflection on the fragility of life and the passage to the afterlife. The title itself evokes an intention to capture fleeting moments as if they were destined for the afterlife, imbuing his photographs with emotional depth and a mystical aura.