Nobuyoshi Araki

Nobuyoshi Araki is a Japanese photographer and artist known for his provocative and often erotic images. Born in Tokyo in 1940, Araki studied photography at Chiba University before beginning his career as a freelance photographer in the 1960s. He quickly gained notoriety for his bold and often controversial images, which often featured nude or semi-nude models in provocative poses.

Araki's work has been exhibited around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate Modern in London. He has also published numerous books of his photographs, including Sentimental Journey (1971), Tokyo Lucky Hole (1992), and Tokyo Still Life (2005). His work has been praised for its raw emotionality and its ability to capture intimate moments between people.

In addition to photography, Araki is also an accomplished painter and poet. His paintings often feature abstracted figures or landscapes, while his poetry explores themes of love, death, and mortality. He has also written several books on photography theory and technique.

Araki's work continues to be highly influential among photographers today. His unique vision of life has inspired generations of photographers to explore their own creative boundaries.