Yasuhiro Ishimoto: Of Lines and Bodies

Given the rarity of exhibitions and publications on Yasuhiro Ishimoto, photography enthusiasts are eager to flock to Le BAL in Paris to explore the works of this under-recognized American Japanese photographer. The exhibition offers a rich array of images from Japan and the United States, dating to the early career of this pivotal figure in modern Japanese photography.

Yasuhiro Ishimoto became a photographer by accident. Born in San Francisco to Japanese parents, he was initially intent on pursuing a career in agriculture. His aspirations were abruptly halted by the 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which led A...

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