Interview : Nobuyoshi Araki In Conversation With Kohei Yoshiyuki

Of my more influential idols is the eccentric Japanese Photographer, Nobuyoshi Araki; one of the most published photographers in the world. He is best known for capturing erotic poses of women distorted by Japanese rope bondage. But because these images are so explicit, they have not been able to elude the pornographic label (probably very much to Araki's delight). If thats the case, I'd classify his work as some of the most poignant porn I've ever seen. Sex is represented playfully, with both fascination and absolute freedom... and of course a cutting sense of humor.


Check out the documentary 'Arakimentari' ,  a film by Travis Klose for more insight into the process and life of Japan's most controversial photographers.



  
Above, Araki mixes paint and semen for a final touch.






So who better to interview the charmingly introverted man responsible for photographing unsuspecting lovers and their sometimes multiple peeping toms!


Read the Interview Here

Nobuyoshi Araki talks about his work. (Part I)
From Contacts Vol. 2, Portraits of Contemporary Photographers. Initiated by William Klein, 2000.
Nobuyoshi Araki talks about his work. (Part II)
From Contacts Vol. 2, Portraits of Contemporary Photographers. Initiated by William Klein, 2000