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Thomas Struth — Shinju-ku (with Ben Johnson), Tokyo
Thomas Struth

Shinju-ku (with Ben Johnson), Tokyo

Thomas Struth's large-scale chromogenic print captures the dense, layered urban landscape of Tokyo's Shinjuku district, immersing the viewer in a symphony of signage, architecture, and commercial excess. The image reflects Struth's signature documentary precision, presenting the bustling streetscape with a detached, almost clinical objectivity that invites deep contemplation of modern city life. The collaborative notation "with Ben Johnson" suggests a shared artistic vision in rendering this overwhelming yet meticulously composed urban tableau.

Medium
Chromogenic print, printed 1998.

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October 1, 2014

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Thomas Struth, Shinju-ku (with Ben Johnson), Tokyo

Thomas Struth's large-scale chromogenic print captures the dense, layered urban landscape of Tokyo's Shinjuku district, immersing the viewer in a symphony of signage, architecture, and commercial excess. The image reflects Struth's signature documentary precision, presenting the bustling streetscape with a detached, almost clinical objectivity that invites deep contemplation of modern city life. The collaborative notation "with Ben Johnson" suggests a shared artistic vision in rendering this overwhelming yet meticulously composed urban tableau.

Medium
Chromogenic print, printed 1998.
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Related themes

German Artist, Photography, Contemporary Photographer, Japan, Large Format Photography, Color Photography, Japanese Subject, Male Artist, Observational Mood, Cool Tones, Documentary Style, Cityscape, Documentary Photography, Street Scene, Urban Photography, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Urban Landscape, Neutral Tones, Typological Photography, Street Photography

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