Nobuyoshi Araki: EroReal

Porn mags? ‘They’re doing it wrong,’ says Nobuyoshi Araki. ‘It's not about an ambiance or concept; it’s about being real. Not realism, but real – ero-real.’ As someone whose work has often teetered on the line between art and porn, the 72-year-old photographer should probably know. His latest solo show at Taka Ishii Gallery – the 20th to date – offers an alternative to pin-up clichés, featuring 50 of Araki's attempts to evoke what he calls ‘erotic presence.’ Sometimes the models even get to keep their clothes on.