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Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Nobuyoshi Araki, Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy), gelatin silver print, tattooed figure intertwined with another on a stark background.

Signed at the reverse // Nobuyoshi Araki's Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy) (1994) is a gelatin silver print photograph measuring 76.2 x 101.6 cm. This striking image offers a raw and intimate glimpse into the world of the yakuza, Japan's notorious criminal syndicate. The composition captures a moment of intensity, with a tattooed figure in an intertwined pose, juxtaposed against a stark, textured background. The title, Tokyo Comedy, adds an ironic twist, as the scene is anything but comedic, emphasizing Araki’s exploration of the contrasts between surface appearance and deeper realities. Known for his provocative style, Araki masterfully portrays the tension and complexity inherent in both urban life and human relationships.

Artwork Copyright © Nobuyoshi Araki

Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy), 1994 - 2023

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Signed at the reverse // Nobuyoshi Araki's Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy) (1994) is a gelatin silver print photograph measuring 76.2 x 101.6 cm. This striking image offers a raw and intimate glimpse into the world of the yakuza, Japan's notorious criminal syndicate. The composition captures a moment of intensity, with a tattooed figure in an intertwined pose, juxtaposed against a stark, textured background. The title, Tokyo Comedy, adds an ironic twist, as the scene is anything but comedic, emphasizing Araki’s exploration of the contrasts between surface appearance and deeper realities. Known for his provocative style, Araki masterfully portrays the tension and complexity inherent in both urban life and human relationships.

Artwork Copyright © Nobuyoshi Araki

Nobuyoshi Araki

Colorscapes (s), 1991

Photography

Lambda Print

USD 7,500

Nobuyoshi Araki

Yakuza (Tokyo Comedy), 1994 - 2023

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 19,500

Nobuyoshi Araki

Arakism

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 3,800

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitle From Erotos, 1993

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

USD 7,000

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Kimbaku, 2007

Photography

C-Print

USD 14,000

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled (Pink Flower)

Photography

Lambda Print

USD 13,500

Nobuyoshi Araki

Polaroid #10, 2009

Photography

Polaroid

EUR 950

Nobuyoshi Araki

Polaroid #2

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,150

Nobuyoshi Araki

Polaroid #1

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,150

Nobuyoshi Araki

Portrait, 2008

Photography

Mixed Media

USD 3,500

Nobuyoshi Araki

Winter Love #11, 2008

Photography

Mixed Media

USD 3,500

Nobuyoshi Araki

Polaroid #16

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,250

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 10

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 8

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 7

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 6

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 4

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 3

Photography

Polaroid

USD 1,400

Nobuyoshi Araki

Colorscapes (medium), 1991

Photography

Lambda Print

USD 8,950

Nobuyoshi Araki

Bondage Series #3, 1997

Photography

C-Print

EUR 4,500

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 5

Photography

Polaroid

Currently Not Available

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 2

Photography

Polaroid

Currently Not Available

Nobuyoshi Araki

Untitled 1

Photography

Polaroid

Currently Not Available

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Sentimental Journey, 1971

Photography

Gelatin Silver Print

Currently Not Available

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