Photographer Saw the World as a Prison & a Temple // Ikko Narahara

Dive into the visionary world of Ikko Narahara, a foundational figure in Japanese street photography and co-founder of the legendary VIVO collective. This video explores Narahara’s groundbreaking projects—Human Land, Domains, Where Time Has Stopped, and more—each reflecting his lifelong meditation on life, death, time, isolation, and the cosmos. From postwar Japan to Paris, Venice, and the American South, Narahara redefined what documentary photography could express, blending experimental techniques with philosophical insight. Perfect for photography and art history enthusiasts, this episode unpacks how Narahara’s poetic lens shaped generations of street photographers and continues to influence contemporary artists worldwide.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Who is?
1:35 Domains
4:37 VIVO
7:20 Going Global
9:07 Fashion
9:58 Venice
11:29 America
14:12 Medical Photography