Nobuyoshi Araki - Chiro Ai shi [チロ愛死]
2010, Kawade Shobo Shinsha,. Japan, 1st Edition
Nobuyoshi Araki’s ‘Chiro Ai shi’ is a visual diary following the final days of his beloved cat, Chiro. The title ‘チロ愛死’ which directly translates to ‘Chiro Love death’, can be read as a play on words of ‘Love’ with the pronunciation (愛し = Love [Aishi]). Filled with black and white photos that jump to vibrant colored nudes, it simply shows pure life and death in Araki’s eyes. A beautiful book dedicated to Chiro, yet showcasing his beauty of nude photography that translates to being alive.
Nobuyoshi Araki, (荒木 経惟, Araki Nobuyoshi, born May 25, 1940), professionally known by the mononym ‘Arākii’ (アラーキー), is a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist. Known primarily for photography that blends eroticism and bondage in a fine art context, he has published over 500 books.
2010, Kawade Shobo Shinsha,. Japan, 1st Edition
Nobuyoshi Araki’s ‘Chiro Ai shi’ is a visual diary following the final days of his beloved cat, Chiro. The title ‘チロ愛死’ which directly translates to ‘Chiro Love death’, can be read as a play on words of ‘Love’ with the pronunciation (愛し = Love [Aishi]). Filled with black and white photos that jump to vibrant colored nudes, it simply shows pure life and death in Araki’s eyes. A beautiful book dedicated to Chiro, yet showcasing his beauty of nude photography that translates to being alive.
Nobuyoshi Araki, (荒木 経惟, Araki Nobuyoshi, born May 25, 1940), professionally known by the mononym ‘Arākii’ (アラーキー), is a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist. Known primarily for photography that blends eroticism and bondage in a fine art context, he has published over 500 books.
2010, Kawade Shobo Shinsha,. Japan, 1st Edition
Nobuyoshi Araki’s ‘Chiro Ai shi’ is a visual diary following the final days of his beloved cat, Chiro. The title ‘チロ愛死’ which directly translates to ‘Chiro Love death’, can be read as a play on words of ‘Love’ with the pronunciation (愛し = Love [Aishi]). Filled with black and white photos that jump to vibrant colored nudes, it simply shows pure life and death in Araki’s eyes. A beautiful book dedicated to Chiro, yet showcasing his beauty of nude photography that translates to being alive.
Nobuyoshi Araki, (荒木 経惟, Araki Nobuyoshi, born May 25, 1940), professionally known by the mononym ‘Arākii’ (アラーキー), is a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist. Known primarily for photography that blends eroticism and bondage in a fine art context, he has published over 500 books.
Product Details
Page count: 112
Product dimensions: 7.75(l) x 9.75(w)
Binding: Hardcover with Obi
Language: Japanese, English
Condition: Great, some discoloration due to vintage