4. Shakyo Rojin A Nikki 2017.7.7 (A Diary 2017.7.7) (New work)
These are the latest additions to Araki’s Nikki (Diary) series he has worked on throughout his career. All the photographs on display, which number nearly 700, are marked with the date July 7, 2017—the anniversary of Araki’s wedding to his now-deceased wife Yoko. The photos document everyday scenes, without arbitrary elements, and are displayed in the order in which they were taken. They bring to mind vividly the themes of the flow of time that lends colour to our lives, and the glimpses of life and death found within our daily existence.
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Shakyo Rojin A Nikki 2017.7.7 (A Diary 2017.7.7), 2017
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Shakyo Rojin A Nikki 2017.7.7 (A Diary 2017.7.7), 2017
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Shakyo Rojin A Nikki 2017.7.7 (A Diary 2017.7.7), 2017
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Shakyo Rojin A Nikki 2017.7.7 (A Diary 2017.7.7), 2017