Jeanloup Sieff - I had a dream - 1995

Jeg hadde en drøm

Jeanloup Sieff
asahi press/1995/japansk/365*255*15

Jean-Louis Sieffs fotobok ‘I had a dream kumiko goto’. Emerging as a freelance photojournalist in the 1950s, he gained prominence in the field of photojournalism and joined Magnum Photos, though he left the agency in 1958. Subsequently, seeking greater creative freedom, Jean-Louis Sieff worked primarily as a fashion photographer for publications like Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. His collaborations with contemporary photographer Guy Bourdin for French Vogue garnered significant attention. His innovative compositions, captivating narratives, and elegant yet sometimes provocative and sensual images have captivated countless fans. Exhibitions of his work have been held frequently in Japan since the 1980s and again after 2000. This book features images shot in Budapest, Hungary, and Bali, Indonesia, with model Kumiko Goto, known as “Gokumi.” They express her charm, beauty, strength, and even a hint of fear in multifaceted ways. Costumes were handled by Michiko Kitamura, renowned as both a stylist and costume designer.