Le Japon interdit - Yazuka, 1996
self-published, 2000. 12,5x19,1 cm.
Original photograph by Irina Ionesco. A group of 5 Yakuza members showing of their munewari [胸割り] full body tattoos [irezumi], posing nochalantly in an onsen. Part of the series Le Japon interdit (1996). Later print (2000) on archival Fujicolor photo paper. Signed on the verso by the photographer. Excellent.
Original photograph by Irina Ionesco. A group of 5 Yakuza members showing of their munewari [胸割り] full body tattoos [irezumi], posing nochalantly in an onsen. Part of the series Le Japon interdit (1996). Later print (2000) on archival Fujicolor photo paper. Signed on the verso by the photographer. Excellent.
ID: 16293
Price:
€200
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