moment Yasuhiro Ishimoto

*Available only in Europe

*This book is secondhand.

Moment (Toki) is a masterful photography book by internationally acclaimed photographer Yasuhiro Ishimoto. Originally published in 2004 when the artist was over 80 years old, this work represents the pinnacle of his artistic journey, profoundly asking the fundamental question: "What is time?"

Turning his lens to the transient and the perishing, Ishimoto captures a profound beauty in the overlooked details of our world. The pages are filled with quiet, micro-fragments of everyday life and nature in transition—rain-soaked fallen leaves, crushed empty cans, footprints left in the snow, and the shimmering light on a water's surface. Through these modest subjects, Ishimoto reveals his deep, unwavering gaze into the essence of life and the fleeting nature of time.

Praised for seamlessly blending Japanese, American, and German photographic sensibilities, Moment stands as a monumental testament to an artist's lifelong dedication to his craft. It invites readers to pause, observe, and experience the ultimate expression of Ishimoto's photographic art.