Satoshi Hirano: Reconstruction. Shibuya, 2014–2017
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Satoshi Hirano: Reconstruction. Shibuya, 2014–2017
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This book documents the large-scale redevelopment of the labyrinthine Shibuya train station in the heart of Tokyo's world-famous shopping district. Although many such ambitious construction projects are currently underway throughout Japan's ever-renewing capital in preparation for the Olympic Games in 2020, the work at Shibuya Station is in a particularly dense and active area. The world's busiest pedestrian crossing, where up to 2,500 people simultaneously traverse the street in five directions, is only a stroll away, while the station's nine train lines have remained operational throughout renovations.
Mixing black-and-white and colour images taken at various times of day and night, Reconstruction is both a collection of stilled moments from this bustling process of transformation and an unconventional portrait of Shibuya.
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Reviewers praise the book for its distinctive portrayal of urban change. Rudy Vega of Photobook Journal highlights its candid depiction of the chaotic construction site, full of cranes and scaffolding, while Megan Williams from Creative Review notes the powerful black-and-white imagery revealing the industrial core beneath Tokyo's vibrant cityscape.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783958294080
Publisher: Steidl Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 July 2020
Country: Germany
Imprint: Steidl Verlag
Illustration: 52 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 365.0mm
Weight: 1020g
Pages: 80
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About the Author
Born in 1983, Hirano Satoshi today lives and works in Tokyo. His recent exhibitions include the solo show "Reconstruction" at the Nikon Salon in Tokyo and Osaka, and the group show "45 Frames from PhotoVogue" at the Leica Gallery in Milan. Satoshi's work is held in collections including the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts in Hokuto.
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