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"NUDE OF J" is a collaborative photobook by Japanese photographer Akira Gomi and Italian photographer Toni Meneguzzo. Published by Asahi Shuppansha in 1991, this book explores the theme of "Japanese female nudes," with two photographers from different cultural backgrounds confronting bodily expression from their respective perspectives. Akira Gomi, later known for his "Yellows" series, is a photographer who has consistently presented works that directly confront differences in race, culture, and body, and in this book, he captures the contours and presence of Japanese women's bodies with his unique gaze. Meanwhile, Meneguzzo, based in Milan and active in the fields of fashion and advertising, expresses nudes in a sculptural and stylish way through sophisticated composition and handling of light. As Asahi Shuppansha stated, "an attempt to reclaim the disappearing image of the Japanese nude," this book is not merely erotic photography, but an ambitious project that reconsiders the beauty of the Japanese body. This is an unconventional collection of works with an international perspective, showcasing a turning point in nude photography in the early 1990s.
