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Issei Suda, Anonymous Men and Women Tokyo 1976-78
Colloytypes by Benrido Atelier, Kyoto.A selection of eight images printed by Benrido has been chosen from the previously published body of work found within the exhibition catalogue produced for Issei Suda’s solo show held at Shinjuku Nikon Salon and Ginza Nikon salon in 1978 titled “Anonymous Men and Women: Tokyo 1976-78”.
Suda Issei (1940-2019) was born in Tokyo. From 1967, he worked as the exclusive photographer for the theater company Tenjo Sajiki, led by Terayama Shuji. He then became a freelance photographer, and in 1997, he won the 16th Domon Ken Award for his photo collection "Ningen no Kioku.
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Published by Akio Nagasawa Publishing.
“Just like there exists no flower that has no name, there are no nameless humans existing in reality.
If we consider those figures that our history books tell us about as protagonists, most human beings are reduced to mere supporting actors. However, needless to point out, a slight change of perspective will present them as subjects of their unique personal histories. While seemingly buried in the casualness of daily life, all of them carry their own individual power and toughness, concealed deep within.”
— Issei Suda (excerpt of a statement made during his lifetime.)
Text taken from Shashasha
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