Santa Fe Rie Miyazawa Photo By Kishin Shinoyama 1991 Exclusive !new! Jun 2026

Published by Asahi Press, the 136-page hardcover features exceptional printing quality (color and B&W) that captures the nuanced lighting of the New Mexico landscape.

Kishin Shinoyama was already one of Japan’s most influential and provocative photographers. Famed for inventing the term gekisha (piercing or dramatic photography), Shinoyama was renowned for capturing the raw, unvarnished essence of his subjects. He had previously photographed everyone from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to Yukio Mishima, using his lens to strip away public personas. The Aesthetic of 'Santa Fe' Published by Asahi Press, the 136-page hardcover features

What saved Santa Fe from being reduced to mere sensationalism was Shinoyama’s uncompromising artistic vision. Shot entirely on location in New Mexico, the book utilizes the harsh, brilliant desert light and the rustic, earthen textures of Southwestern architecture to create a striking visual juxtaposition. He had previously photographed everyone from John Lennon

: Shinoyama chose Santa Fe, New Mexico, as a "creative mecca," drawing inspiration from artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and photographers like Ansel Adams. The images are a mix of color and monochrome plates that focus on the human form against the desert landscape. Creative Team : The book's art direction was handled by Tsuguya Inoue , known for his work with Comme des Garçons Book Specifications : Shinoyama chose Santa Fe, New Mexico, as