Japanese Minimalism
Restraint, negative space, and the suggestion of form through absence. Influenced by wabi-sabi and the Japanese aesthetic tradition.
Historical Context
The influence of Japanese aesthetic philosophy on Western photography — the idea that what is left out is as important as what is shown. Associated with photographers like Eikoh Hosoe and the tradition of ma (negative space).
Defining Characteristics
Reference Artists
- Eikoh Hosoe
- Daido Moriyama
- Hiroshi Sugimoto
- Nobuyoshi Araki
Works in this style
