Daido Moriyama

Daido Moriyama is a renowned Japanese street photographer recognised for his bold, high-contrast black-and-white imagery that explores the tension between traditional values and contemporary urban life in postwar Japan. Known for his unconventional approach, Moriyama deliberately eschews technical perfection, embracing the raw, grainy aesthetic achieved through the use of a compact camera. His photography reflects a diaristic perspective, capturing fleeting moments and the dynamic essence of city streets.