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Provoke was a magazine with only three issues in the late 1960s, but its influence continued into the 1970s and 80s. It set itself apart from the photojournalistic style of the day, looking for a more individual voice and validation of the person behind the camera. The images are often grainy and disorderly, reflecting the social and political changes taking place across the nation. It also contrasted with the glossy imagery of commercial magazines.Takuma Nakahira and Yutaka Takanashi were founding members of the Provoke group. Daido Moriyama joined a little later, bringing with him his early influences of Cartier-Bresson, but with a wish to be a witness with more self-expressive intention.
Daido Moriyama (born 1938), is one of the most important living photographers and photobook makers. He is best known for his wild, blurred, grainy style of black and white photography, capturing the urban experience on the streets of Tokyo and New York. |