Yuriko Takagi - Nus Intimes - 1994

"Nus Intimes" is a collection of works by Japanese photographer Yuriko Takagi. Takagi constantly explores the human body and the very essence of existence, known for capturing the texture and form of her subjects with serenity yet intense detail. Her photographs transcend superficial beauty, evoking a sense of life and human depth through the body, earning her praise both in Japan and abroad. This book is a collection of monochromatic nude photographs, published in 1994, and as the title suggests, it aims to explore the body as an 'intimate nude.' The body fragments that emerge on each page are sensual but avoid excessive staging, exuding a serene tension. French art historian Dominique Baquet contributed a preface, reinforcing the philosophical and aesthetic significance of the work. The composition, which intertwines an intimate distance with the subject and a cold, perceptive gaze, transcends the scope of a simple nude photobook and positions itself as an artistic record that contemplates the body itself.
The book does not have its original cover; it has a small defect on the inside of the cover, but otherwise it is in good condition.