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“To me photography can be simultaneously both a record and a mirror or window of self-expression the camera is generally assumed to be unable to depict that which is not visible to the eye and yet, the photographer who wields it well can depict what lies unseen in his memory.”

Quote by Eikoh Hosoe

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Eikoh Hosoe (born March 18, 1933) is a renowned Japanese photographer known for his black-and-white, surrealist imagery. His work often explores themes of the body, death, and identity. Notable series include 'Embrace' and 'Kamaitachi.' Hosoe collaborated with writer Yukio Mishima and butoh dancer Tatsumi Hijikata, pushing the boundaries of post-war Japanese photography. His dramatic and poetic style has influenced generations of photographers. more

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