Items Similar to Chiro + Tabletop
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
Nobuyoshi ArakiChiro + Tabletop2000
2000
About the Item
Nobuyoshi Araki (b. 1940) is a renowned Japanese photographer acclaimed for his provocative style that blurs the line between fine art and pornography.
With an oeuvre of over 450 photobooks, Araki's incredibly prolific output has simultaneously earned him both praise and notoriety, in Japan and internationally.
Bold and audacious, the artist explores taboo topics, particularly BSDM, through an uninhibited, autobiographical lens. Thoroughly documenting the intricacies of his dalliances and adventures in Tokyo, Araki captures a spectrum of moments that range from mundane to explicit (and in some cases, illegal, according to Japan's obscenity laws). While Araki has photographed many erotic portraits, he also has photographed with equal enthusiasm his pet cat, toy lizards, and floral arrangements, in addition to his scenes of his Tokyo neighborhood.
This untitled diptych features two color polaroids. The first of the pair, captures Araki's beloved cat, Chiro. The second features a nude reclining woman, sprawled across a tabletop.
Today, Araki's work is included in major international collections including the San Fransisco Museum of Modern Art, the Tate Modern (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Museum of Fine Arts (Houston), and the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, to name a few.
Questions about this piece? Contact us.
Visit our Toronto gallery on Thursdays or by appointment.
"Untitled" (aka "CHIRO" + "TABLETOP")
c. 2000s
Two unique Polaroids
Signed by Araki in ink, verso
4.25"H 3.5"W (individual polaroid)
8"H 8"W (framed, each)
Very good condition
- Creator:Nobuyoshi Araki (1940, Japanese)
- Creation Year:2000
- Dimensions:Height: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:Very good condition.
- Gallery Location:Toronto, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 03-241stDibs: LU215214246352
Nobuyoshi Araki
Nobuyoshi Araki is famous for his provocative, erotic photographs and prolific production; over 500 books have been devoted to his work. Araki has depicted flowers, food, figurines, and bodies with a distinct sensuality that reaches its apex in his close-up shots of female genitalia, pictures of women in traditional Japanese rope bondage, and photographs of Tokyo sex clubs. To Araki has been dedicated exhibitions at Tate Modern, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna, among other institutions.
About the Seller
4.8
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2015
190 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 6 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Toronto, Canada
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAlex
By Attila Richard Lukacs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attila Richard Lukacs (b. 1962) is one of Canada's most distinctive if not revolutionary Canadian figurative painters.
Lukacs established his reputation in the 1980s by creating astonishing large-scale paintings that depicted skinheads, construction workers, and other masculine archetypes in elaborate and erotic scenes.
The physical presence of the Lukacs' male subjects stands out as one of the artist's most distinctive aesthetic elements. With meticulous attention to form and proportions, Lukacs skillfully renders his young men with expressive brushwork and an intense, moody palette reminiscent of the old masters.
Despite the monumental scale of his canvases, Lukacs begins his creative process with a much more intimate and modern day tool: the Polaroid.
Because of its immediacy and simplicity it became an essential part of his process in the 80's and 90's. As a result the artist amassed a trove of over 1,200 Polaroids that depict lovers, friends, and anonymous models in a various poses that serve as a starting point for his paintings.
In this grid of Polaroids, "Alex" is a young man posing nude on top of a tarp. The exceptional warmth and rich hues infuse this series of 12 Polaroids with a sensual and painterly quality, a characteristic that is undoubtably present throughout the artist's oeuvre.
From 2009-2012 a large touring exhibition devoted to Lukacs' Polaroids was shown at several museums across Canada including Museum London and the Art Gallery of Alberta. Working with Michael Morris...
Category
1980s Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
Bar Back
By Attila Richard Lukacs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Attila Richard Lukacs (b. 1962) is one of Canada's most distinctive if not revolutionary Canadian figurative painters.
Lukacs established his reputation in the 1980s by creating astonishing large-scale paintings that depicted skinheads, construction workers, and other masculine archetypes in elaborate and erotic scenes.
The physical presence of the Lukacs' male subjects stands out as one of the artist's most distinctive aesthetic elements. With meticulous attention to form and proportions, Lukacs skillfully renders his young men with expressive brushwork and an intense, moody palette reminiscent of the old masters.
Despite the monumental scale of his canvases, Lukacs begins his creative process with a much more intimate and modern-day tool: the Polaroid.
Because of its immediacy and simplicity, it became an essential part of his process in the 80's and 90's. As a result, the artist amassed a trove of over 1,200 Polaroids that depict lovers, friends, and anonymous models in various poses that serve as a starting point for his paintings.
In this grid of Polaroids, "Bar Back" is a young man posing nude on top of a first aid kit. The exceptional warmth and rich hues infuse this series of 12 Polaroids with a sensual and painterly quality, a characteristic that is undoubtably present throughout the artist's oeuvre.
From 2009-2012 a large touring exhibition devoted to Lukacs' Polaroids was shown at several museums across Canada including Museum London and the Art Gallery of Alberta. Working with Michael Morris...
Category
1980s Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
Bedside + Fringe
By Nobuyoshi Araki
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Nobuyoshi Araki (b. 1940) is a renowned Japanese photographer acclaimed for his provocative style that blurs the line between fine art and pornography.
With an oeuvre of over 450 ph...
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
Prunella and Sylvie
By Helmut Newton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, known for his unflinching, heavily eroticized images of women.
Born in 1920 in Berlin, Newton’...
Category
1970s Surrealist Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
For F From F
By General Idea
Located in Toronto, Ontario
In 1967, General Idea was founded in Toronto by AA Bronson (b. 1946), Felix Partz (1945-1994), and Jorge Zontal (1944-1994). Over the course of 25 years, they made a significant cont...
Category
1970s Conceptual Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
Joey with Her New Breasts (NYC)
By Nan Goldin
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Nan Goldin (b. 1953) is one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. Beginning in the 1970's Goldin took candid shots of her lovers and friends - especially drag queens and trans women, characters often living on the margins of society, in New York City and beyond.
"Cody in the Dressing Room at the Boy Bar, NYC” is a paradigm of Goldin's work from the early 1990’s celebrating both nightlife and its beautiful denizens.
The photograph shows Cody, semi-nude and confidently posing for Goldin, as they either unwind after or are preparing for a performance. Situated in a dressing room signalled by the mirror, makeup and clothes strewn around. Behind Cody is a silver grid of black and white portraits taped to the wall, reminiscent of Warhol’s famous screen tests, and a reminder of Goldin's exceptional composition. Furthermore, the image is cropped right above the subject's waist leaving their actual gender ambiguous if not irrelevant.
Today, images of drag queens and glamorous trans woman are increasingly common in Western culture, considering the success of TV shows such as Rupaul's Drag Race...
Category
1990s Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Dye Transfer
You May Also Like
"Pola Girls 10" Unique Polaroid Photography by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pola Girls 10" Unique Polaroid Photography by Larsen Sotelo
4.2" x 3.5" inch - including white Polaroid frame
3.1" x 3,1" inch - image area
Comes with A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
"Pola Girls 2" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pola Girls 2" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique by Larsen Sotelo
4.2" x 3.5" inch - including white Polaroid frame
3.1" x 3,1" inch - image area
Come...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
"Pola Girls 5" Unique Polaroid Photography by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pola Girls 5" Unique Polaroid Photography by Larsen Sotelo
4.2" x 3.5" inch - including white Polaroid frame
3.1" x 3,1" inch - image area
Comes with Ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
"Pola Girls 12" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique piece by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pola Girls 12" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique piece by Larsen Sotelo
4.2" x 3.5" inch - including white Polaroid frame
3.1" x 3,1" inch - image area
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
"Pola Girls 17" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique piece by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pola Girls 17" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique piece by Larsen Sotelo
4.2" x 3.5" inch - including white Polaroid frame
3.1" x 3,1" inch - image area
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
"Pola Girls 7" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique piece by Larsen Sotelo
By Larsen Sotelo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Pola Girls 7" Nude Polaroid Photography - Unique piece by Larsen Sotelo
4.2" x 3.5" inch - including white Polaroid frame
3.1" x 3,1" inch - image area
C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Nude Photography
Materials
Polaroid
