Hiroshi Hamaya (濱谷 浩[n 1], Hamaya Hiroshi, 28 March 1915 – 6 or 15 March 1999[1]) was a Japanese photographer active from 1935 to 1999.[2] In particular, Hamaya was known for his photographs of rural Japan.[3]
Hiroshi Hamaya | |
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Born | Hiroshi Hamaya (濱谷 浩) March 28, 1915 |
Died | March 6, 1999 March 15, 1999 (aged 83) Japan | (aged 83) or
Known for | Photography |
Hamaya was born in Shitaya, Tokyo, on 28 March 1915.[2] Between 1942 and 1945 he contributed to Front, the propaganda photo journal of the Tōhō-sha company.[4]
By 1955 one of Hiroshi Hamaya's photographs, a high-angle view of kimono-clad springtime dancers led by his wife, was included by curator Edward Steichen in the world-touring Museum of Modern Art exhibition The Family of Man that was seen by more than 9 million visitors.
In 1956, Hamaya published his acclaimed photobook "Snow Country" (Yukiguni) featuring photographs of Japan's frigid northeastern Tōhoku region in winter.[citation needed]
In 1960, Hamaya took part in the massive Anpo protests against revision of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, and published a book of his photographs of the protesters titled "A Record of Anger and Sadness" (Ikari to kanashimi no kiroku), reflecting Hamaya's disappointment that the protests failed to stop the treaty.[3]
Hamaya was the first Japanese photographer to join Magnum Photos: in 1960, as an associate member.[1] He received the Master of Photography Award from the International Center of Photography (New York) in 1986.[5]
Hamaya died on 6 March 1999.[n 2]