Publisher/Fraenkel Gallery

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"Cherry Blossom Time in Japan: The Complete Works" is a collection of works by Lee Friedlander, one of the most representative photographers of the 20th century. Even now, at over 80 years old, the master continues to actively pursue his creative endeavors, presenting collections and exhibitions that incorporate his past archives. In Japan, Nobuyoshi Araki and Daido Moriyama are often cited as examples, and Friedlander is often cited as the first to emerge globally. "Convertible photography" became a trend in Japan in the 1970s. Many Japanese photographers attempted to emulate Friedlander's work by emulating his work; even Masahisa Fukase once spoke in a magazine about being jealous of his work. His exceptional sense and technique are clearly the product of quality, derived from quantity, and the sheer volume of his work is unparalleled. This book is a collection of cherry blossom-themed works, taken during several visits to Japan in the 1970s and 1980s. Tomatsu Shomei also said that "photographing cherry blossoms is difficult," but the film produces a series of wonderful images that are typical of Friedlander.