AKB 80's
DESCRIPTION
“AKB80s” is the first series of works within Seiji Kurata's major project “Toshi No Zokei” (The Deconstruction of Cityscape), which includes two other series, The Deconstruction of Cityscape II “The Metropolitan Expressway-C2” in colour (1980-2009) and III in monochrome (1998-2008). The photographs of AKB80s were taken during 1986 to 1989, documenting the bustling business hours of the former Kanda Market located in Akihabara (which subsequently has moved and become a part of the current Ota Market) and using the techniques of long exposure and multiple exposure.
The book is a joint publication between Little Big Man and Zen Foto Gallery. The book includes a text by the artist in English, and a hand-written map and a timetable of Kanda market by Kurata Seiji in order to measure the timing for moving and shooting.