Nobuyoshi Araki

This article is about the photographer. For other uses, see Araki (surname).
Nobuyoshi Araki
Born (1940-05-25) May 25, 1940 (age 84)
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Other namesArākii
Known forPhotographer and contemporary artist
Notable workOver 350 photography books, including Sentimental Journey, Tokyo Lucky Hole, and Shino
Websitewww.arakinobuyoshi.com

Nobuyoshi Araki (荒木 経惟, Araki Nobuyoshi, May 25, 1940) is a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist professionally known by the mononym Arākii (アラーキー). Known primarily for photography that blends eroticism and bondage in a fine art context, he has published over 500 books.[a][1][2][3]


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  1. ^ "Araki Nobuyoshi: An Artistic Rebel, Unbowed". 20 February 2017.
  2. ^ Farago, Jason (28 February 2018). "A Maverick of Japanese Photography, Bound Tight to Ritual". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Joshua Decter on Nobuyoshi Araki". www.artforum.com. February 1998.