Lambe, Trish
Akihiko Okamura: The Memories of Others
- ISBN 13:
- 9783791393247
- author:
- Lambe, Trish
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Prestel Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 28.3 x 20.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Photojournalism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Akihiko Okamura's photographs of Northern Ireland offer a rare perspective on a tumultuous period in the region's history. Published for the first time, this collection showcases Okamura's work documenting the country's "Troubles" in the late 1960s and 1970s. The images, presented in full-page plates without text, convey a sense of unease and uncertainty, with soft, muted colors contrasting with the violence of the situation. These photographs reveal Okamura's humanity and curiosity, capturing the absurdities and incongruities of life during wartime. From women preparing afternoon tea outside bombed rowhouses to girls leaving flowers at roadside shrines, the images offer a poignant glimpse into the daily lives of those affected by conflict. Expert essays provide context for the collection, situating Okamura's work within the history of photography and the country's complex past. This beautifully produced book provides a unique insight into a lesser-examined aspect of Okamura's oeuvre, one that sheds light on the human experience during times of war and social upheaval.
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