{"product_id":"takashi-homma-portrait-of-j","title":"TAKASHI HOMMA - Portrait of J","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePortrait of J\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling new photobook from renowned Japanese photographer Takashi Homma, featuring 111 portraits of the Japanese people, taken between 2002 and the present. \u003cem\u003ePortrait of J\u003c\/em\u003e joins the rich tradition of socially engaged portraiture, echoing seminal works such as August Sander’s \u003cem\u003eFace of Our Time\u003c\/em\u003e, Irving Penn’s \u003cem\u003eSmall Trades\u003c\/em\u003e, and, Wolfgang Tillmans’s \u003cem\u003ePortraits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat distinguishes \u003cem\u003ePortrait of J\u003c\/em\u003e is its intentional focus on ordinary individuals photographed with the same care and reverence often reserved for cultural icons. Shot across a variety of familiar, recognisable locations, mainly in urban environments, Homma’s portraits have an illuminating quality that reveal a psychological depth in their subjects. His portraits are guided by empathy and a desire to observe people as they are – free from manipulation or staging. The result is a more inclusive, nuanced visual representation of Japanese identity – expanding the lens through which Japanese people are seen both within Japan and internationally. While Japan has long fascinated audiences in the U.S., Europe, and beyond – often admired for its aesthetics, traditions, and technological innovation – the lived realities of its people are often idealised, misunderstood, or overlooked. \u003cem\u003ePortrait of J\u003c\/em\u003e is especially meaningful in that it offers a platform for a Japanese photographer to speak directly, intentionally, and reflectively through his work – presenting a grounded and authentic portrait of contemporary Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e232 pages, 20 x 28 cm, hardcover, Dashwood Books x Session Press (New York).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perimeter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52417431109845,"sku":"70113","price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/2192\/6357\/files\/HOMMA_1.jpg?v=1787728023","url":"https:\/\/manebystable.com.au\/products\/takashi-homma-portrait-of-j","provider":"MANE by Stable","version":"1.0","type":"link"}