Eikoh Hosoe (1933–2024) was a prominent Japanese photographer and filmmaker known for his experimental approach to photography in post-WWII Japan. He emerged as a key figure in the avant-garde arts movement, often exploring psychologically charged themes such as death, eroticism, and irrationality through high-contrast black and white imagery. Hosoe is well-known for his collaborations with writer Yukio Mishima and dancer Tatsumi Hijikata. His work frequently references religion, philosophy, and mythology, while also incorporating abstract elements. He co-founded the 'Vivo' collective in 1959 and served as the director of the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts starting in 1995. Hosoe received numerous accolades, including a Special Award from the Photographic Society of Japan (2002) and an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society (2003).[1,3,4,5]
