Who is the Asian photographer who takes photos of places with a dead girl in them?

October 18, 2010 12:54 PM

Does anyone know the name of the Asian (I think Japanese) modern photographer who takes photos of places (landscapes, interiors etc) where there happens to be a dead girl on the floor (staged)?

It's recent stuff (within the last 5-10 years) and usually very colourful, vibrant stuff. Can't remember the artists name nor the name of any of the photos.

Any help appreciated :)

posted by AbsoluteDestiny to Media & Arts (6 answers total)

It wouldn't be Araki, would it?
posted by jangie at 1:10 PM on October 18, 2010

Response by poster: I don't *think* it's Araki that I'm thinking of. Looking at his huge amount of work, the photos I'm thinking of are very different tonally.

The stuff I'm thinking of is really bubblegum vibrant - hyper-real neon japan stuff with pink cosplay and plastic.

At least in my memory :)
posted by AbsoluteDestiny at 1:23 PM on October 18, 2010

Best answer: Izima Kaoru
posted by Jabberwocky at 2:01 PM on October 18, 2010 [1 favorite]

Reminds me of Who Killed Amanda Palmer.
posted by ErikaB at 3:23 PM on October 18, 2010

Best answer: It's Izima Kaoru.
posted by misozaki at 4:13 PM on October 18, 2010 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Thanks everyone!
posted by AbsoluteDestiny at 12:24 AM on October 19, 2010