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Koyo Tamaki Photography

Japanese, b. 1967
Koyo Tamaki was born in Nagoya, Japan. When he was nine years old, his family moved to Pakistan where they spent the next three years. In 1988, Koyo began taking photographs while finishing his degree in architecture. After graduation, he began working as an architectural engineer for the Japanese government. In 1992, after a trip to Pakistan, Koyo began to consider photography as a career. Shortly thereafter, he moved to New York City to study at the Pratt Institute, where he earned an M.F.A. in photography. In his work, Koyo attempts to rediscover the world through his own eyes and technique. When taking a photograph, Koyo considers the four lines of picture frame, light intensity, tonal density, contrast, texture, and -most importantly-how it looks. Without his experiences, persistence, intuition, and open mind, he could not have made it this far.
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Artist: Koyo Tamaki
Untitled (0650-40), Original black and white photograph, 2012
Untitled (0650-40), Original black and white photograph, 2012

Untitled (0650-40), Original black and white photograph, 2012

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Untitled (0650-40), Original black and white photograph, 2012 Artist Commentary: This is the third print in an edition of five and the approximate image size is 12"W x 8"H. Keywords...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0708-15), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2012

Untitled (0708-15), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2012

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is the second print in an edition of five and the approximate image size is 12"W x 8"H. Keywords: black and white, sea, print, sky, mist, dew, travel, horizo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0845-11), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0845-11), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: In this eerie, timeless image, Koyo photographs a tank full of fish beneath a bright, fluorescent light. Keywords: photography, black and white, abstract Artist ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0901-5A), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012
Untitled (0901-5A), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012

Untitled (0901-5A), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Untitled (0901-5A), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012 Black & white photograph. The composition frames the sunlight reflecting onto the water between two high contrast black ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (9658-17), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012
Untitled (9658-17), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012

Untitled (9658-17), Original Black and White Photograph, 2012

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is the fifth print in an edition of six. Approximate image size is 12"W x 8"H. Keywords: abstract, shadow, black and white, photograph, new york Artist Biog...

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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0322-11), Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0322-11), Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Koyo creates an elegant, intricate composition with deep grays against soft, hazy white in this photograph of plants against a window. Keywords: photography, natu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0510-20A), Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0510-20A), Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Koyo creates an beautiful ethereal image with an unusual composition in this elegant, timeless photograph. Keywords: photography, nature, black and white Artist ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0208-4A), Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0208-4A), Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: With seemlingly mundane subject matter, Koyo creates a timeless, elegant image with soft grays and rich blacks. Keywords: photography Artist Biography: Koyo Tam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0650-23, Nyc), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2014

Untitled (0650-23, Nyc), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2014

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is the second print in an edition of three. Approximate image size is 12"W x 8"H. Keywords: City, urban, NYC, photograph, black and white, buildings, foggy, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0412-19), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2011

Untitled (0412-19), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Yet another puddle in the city; I could have easily passed by. However, this time I saw some light inside the puddle. Although it is quite a minimal shot of asphalt, water, tree and light...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (1005-8A, Nyc), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2014

Untitled (1005-8A, Nyc), Photographic Print on Silver Gelatin, 2014

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: This is the second print in an edition of five. Approximate image size is 12"W x 8"H. Keywords: Nature, trees, branches, photograph, black and white, NYC, New Yor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0302-37), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0302-37), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Koyo's photograph of reflections on a glass window resembles the composition of an abstract painting with large, flat shapes and elegant grays. Keywords: photogra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0310-4), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0310-4), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Koyo creates an unusual, playful composition with a close-up shot of the reflections in the water. Keywords: photography, nature Artist Biography: Koyo Tamaki w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (1006-6), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (1006-6), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: In this dramatic, elegant black and white photograph, Koyo captures the intricate patterns and textures in the natural world. Keywords: photography, nature, black...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (0422-28), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

Untitled (0422-28), Abstract Photograph on Gelatin Print, 2011

By Koyo Tamaki

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Koyo creates a somewhat sinister, evocative image in this photograph of flickering daylight against closed doors. Keywords: photography Artist Biography: Koyo T...

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21st Century and Contemporary Koyo Tamaki Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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