[Signed] IRON RIBBON by Kazuhei Kimura Photobook

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A collection of works by Japanese photographer, Kimura Wahei.

"Many of the photographs in the series "Counterpoint" that I've been working on in recent years are taken at old-established hotels that I visited on trips with my partner, and I shot them set up according to a script. This work "IRON RIBBON" is mainly composed of photographs that I took spontaneously in between production. We like classic hotels, and the destination of our trip is decided by whether there is a hotel that we like in the city. Hotels take priority over famous places, food, and scenery.

Before I started taking photos, when I was a fashion-crazed teenager, I came across a choker at a select shop I frequented. It was a ribbon made of iron. As the name suggests, it was a choker made by bending iron into a ribbon shape, and was a work by Shinji Nakaba. It looked supple and cute, but to the touch it was hard, sharp, and cold. It was very expensive for me at the time, but I was strongly attracted by the coexistence of these opposing qualities, so I bought it without hesitation.

Many of the things I bought in my teens have since changed and I've gotten rid of them. But I had no choice but to part with this iron ribbon, so I've kept it close to me. I've loved it with the same passion ever since I first got it.

My partner is like a ribbon made of iron. That's what I think when I see her long hair and quiet back. Although she usually seems gentle and laid-back, she is always calm and has her own unique elegance and strength of will. I am attracted to the coexistence of these qualities." (Kimura Wahei)

Kazuhei Kimura - Iron Ribbon
Iron Ribbon by Kazuhei Kimura (b. 1993, Japanese) is composed of photographs taken over the past few years of his partner while in and around tradition-rich hotels between various photographic productions. With an affinity for long-established hotels, each destination was defined by the type of hotel, rather than its attractions, local cuisine and scenery.

As a teenager, preceding any photographic endeavors, Kimura's devotion to fashion led his curiosity to a choker made by the Japanese jewelry designer Shinji Nakaba: a ribbon made of iron. At first glance, it appeared flexible and pleasant, but to the touch it was dense, incisive and frigid?the coexistence of such opposing qualities attracted him. Despite its significant price, it was bought without hesitation.

With changing tastes and preferences, Kimura never parted with the iron ribbon and has given it unconditional affection ever since it was obtained. At present, Kimura sees a commonality of the iron ribbon with his partner; of her long hair, her quiet back, as well as her own unique elegance and strength of will.

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Part numberGPHT12028W-9789188113726

Specification Hardcover / 32p / 215 x 275 mm

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