
Kariudo (Hunter)
A stark and visceral black-and-white photograph by Daidō Moriyama, *Kariudo (Hunter)* exemplifies his signature high-contrast, grainy aesthetic that captures the raw, fragmented energy of postwar Japanese society. The gelatin silver print conveys a sense of urgency and transience, reflecting Moriyama's street photography style rooted in existential wandering and social observation. Printed later, the work retains the artist's characteristic tension between shadow and light, evoking themes of pursuit, isolation, and the restless human condition.
- Medium
- Gelatin silver print, printed later.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
November 6, 2015
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