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Daido MoriyamaJapanese photographer
Date of Birth: 10.10.1938
Country:  Japan |
Content:
- Daido Moriyama: A Pioneer of Arthouse Photography
- Blur-boke: A Signature Style
- Influence and Inspiration
- Exploration of Urban Nightscapes
- Documentaries and Recognition
- Prolific Publications
Daido Moriyama: A Pioneer of Arthouse Photography
Early Life and Artistic JourneyDaido Moriyama, born in Ikeda, Osaka, in 1938, embarked on his photographic career in 1960 as an assistant to the renowned Japanese photographer Eikoh Hosoe. During this time, he developed his distinctive shooting style, wandering the streets of Tokyo and capturing scenes furtively, often shooting from the hip without looking through the viewfinder.
Blur-boke: A Signature Style
Until the late 1970s, Moriyama's work remained largely unnoticed. His blurred, out-of-focus images, later dubbed "blur-boke," challenged conventional photography norms. His most famous photograph in this style, "Stray Dog" (1971), exemplifies Moriyama's unconventional approach.
Influence and Inspiration
Moriyama was deeply inspired by the blurred focus photographs of William Klein. "I never thought photographs could have such an impact," Moriyama remarked after being moved by one of Klein's albums.
Exploration of Urban Nightscapes
Moriyama's street photography series, particularly those capturing the nightlife of Shinjuku and other Tokyo districts, have gained wide recognition. He documented the city's gritty underbelly, capturing both its beauty and its darkness.
Documentaries and Recognition
Several documentaries have been made about Moriyama, shedding light on his life and artistic process. Despite his recent acclaim, the photographer has always maintained a distance from the media, preferring to let his images speak for themselves.
Prolific Publications
Moriyama is a prolific photographer, having published numerous photo books. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, solidifying his status as a master of arthouse photography.
