{"product_id":"takashi-homma-portrait-of","title":"Takashi Homma - Portrait of J","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait of J joins the rich tradition of socially engaged portraiture, echoing seminal works such as August Sander’s Face of Our Time, Irving Penn’s Small Trades, and, Wolfgang Tillmans’ Portraits What distinguishes Portrait of J is its intentional focus on ordinary individuals photographed with the same care and reverence often reserved for cultural icons. Shot across a variety of familiar, recognizable locations, mainly in urban environments, Homma’s portraits have an illuminating quality that reveal a psychological depth in their subjects. His portraits are guided by empathy and a desire to observe people as they are—free from manipulation or staging. The result is a more inclusive, nuanced visual representation of Japanese identity—expanding the lens through which Japanese people are seen both within Japan and internationally. While Japan has long fascinated audiences in the U.S., Europe, and beyond—often admired for its aesthetics, traditions, and technological innovation—the lived realities of its people are often idealized, misunderstood, or overlooked. Portrait of J is especially meaningful in that it offers a platform for a Japanese photographer to speak directly, intentionally, and reflectively through his work—presenting a grounded and authentic portrait of contemporary Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew York: \u003cspan itemprop=\"publisher\"\u003eDashwood Books \/ Session Press,\u003c\/span\u003e 2025.\u003cbr\u003eISBN: \u003cspan itemprop=\"isbn\"\u003e9780999124529\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: As New\u003cbr\u003eHardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"bookEdition\"\u003eFirst Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e232 pp , 20 x 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Park Life Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41302717726778,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/7069\/files\/homma.jpg?v=1774309601","url":"https:\/\/www.parklifestore.com\/products\/takashi-homma-portrait-of","provider":"Park Life Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}