Artist Biography:
Nobuyoshi Araki (Japanese, b. 1940) is one of Japan’s greatest living photographers; a prolific artist, as elegant as he is controversial. Influenced by Shunga, the erotic art of the Japanese Edo period (1603 – 1867), as well as the sexually charged, glossy, contemporary culture, Araki’s work confronts taboo subjects such as sex, nudity, violence and death. Exhibited widely in Japan and internationally, Araki has published numerous monographs and photography portfolios of his works.
About the Work:
This suite of Araki's Polaroids comments on the demise of freshness in youth and beauty. A wilted tulip and a vibrant rose border the image of a young woman adorned with a small snake wrapped around her bare neck. Each work is set in a specialty frame (not pictured).
Market Information:
The uniqueness of these works becomes even more apparent when one considers Polaroid’s announcement it will stop producing the iconic film. ArtCycle believes that Araki’s beautiful and provocative Polaroids are significantly under-priced in today’s art market and provide an excellent opportunity for price appreciation.
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