The catalyst for my journey into photography began shortly after I entered my first year of high school (in Japan, the school year starts in April, not September). It was a time when cherry blossoms had fallen, making way for fresh greenery. I was strolling through the city when I happened to notice a signContinue reading “The Monochrome Muse of Naoki Kimura – Cherry Blossoms and Shadows: My First Photography Experience”
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NAOKI KIMURA, BLACK AND WHITE FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY AND A POEM BY GABRIELA MARIE MILTON
My dear followers, I’m thrilled to share with you another breathtaking photograph by the incredibly talented Japanese artist Naoki Kimura. The photo touched my soul deeply, so I wrote a few lines. I hope you enjoy the photo and my writing. Naoki Kimura Gabriela Marie Milton The world’s troubles wraiths in a dirty window, bendingContinue reading “NAOKI KIMURA, BLACK AND WHITE FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY AND A POEM BY GABRIELA MARIE MILTON”
SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR UPCOMING BOOK, TRANQUILITY: AN ANTHLOGY OF HAIKU, ARE NOW CLOSED – UPDATES
Literary Revelations Publishing House thanks everyone who submitted to our upcoming book Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. There are many submissions from very talented poets. We hope to respond soon. Please check for updates here or on social media on IG & X @LR_Publisher. Poets who submitted their haiku will receive an email from usContinue reading “SUBMISSIONS FOR OUR UPCOMING BOOK, TRANQUILITY: AN ANTHLOGY OF HAIKU, ARE NOW CLOSED – UPDATES”
Naoki Kimura, Fine Art Photography – Photo Reveal for our Literary Revelations’ Upcoming Book Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku
Dear Followers, We were excited to reveal the cover art for our upcoming book, Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku. The art is the work of award-winning artist Hikari and is a masterpiece. You can find it here. Today, we are thrilled to reveal a second artistic photograph that will be included in Tranquility: An AnthologyContinue reading “Naoki Kimura, Fine Art Photography – Photo Reveal for our Literary Revelations’ Upcoming Book Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku”
Art Reveal for Literary Revelations’ Upcoming Book: Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku
Literary Revelations Publishing House is ecstatic to reveal the art cover for our upcoming book “Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku.” The cover, painted by award-winning Japanese painter Hikari is a stunning masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of Japanese art with its captivating design. The delicate brush strokes and harmonious color palette set the toneContinue reading “Art Reveal for Literary Revelations’ Upcoming Book: Tranquility: An Anthology of Haiku”
The Art of an Exceptional Japanese Photographer – Naoki Kimura Solo Exhibition, Kyoto, 2024
Literary Revelations is thrilled to bring you again the exceptional art of Naoki Kimura. Naoki Kimura’s black and white photography is a captivating exploration of the interplay between light, shadow, and the essence of his subjects. Deeply influenced by the principles of Zen, Kimura’s work transcends the boundaries of mere technical prowess, delving into theContinue reading “The Art of an Exceptional Japanese Photographer – Naoki Kimura Solo Exhibition, Kyoto, 2024”
The Exceptional Art of Naoki Kimura – Art Fair and Solo Exhibition
“While photography inherently gives the impression of being “real” or “existing in reality,” the essence of monochrome photography lies in creating scenes that do not actually exist. Through this abstraction, the universal characteristics and emotions of the subject are emphasized, bringing out a deeper sense of reality. If color photography can evoke individual emotions andContinue reading “The Exceptional Art of Naoki Kimura – Art Fair and Solo Exhibition”
A poem for a photo: Gabriela Marie Milton & Naoki Kimura
Dear All, I would be thrilled if you could read the poem that I wrote looking at a photo taken by the award-winning Japanese photographer Naoki Kimura. I am Gabriela Marie Milton, the editor of this journal. You can read more of my work on my personal website https://shortprose.blog/ and you can learn more aboutContinue reading “A poem for a photo: Gabriela Marie Milton & Naoki Kimura”
An interview with Naoki Kimura, a fabulous Japanese artist
While photography inherently gives the impression of being “real” or “existing in reality,” the essence of monochrome photography lies in creating scenes that do not actually exist. Through this abstraction, the universal characteristics and emotions of the subject are emphasized, bringing out a deeper sense of reality. If color photography can evoke individual emotions andContinue reading “An interview with Naoki Kimura, a fabulous Japanese artist”
Naoki Kimura and his Magnificent Fine Art Photography – A Marriage of Black and White
‘Beautiful’ is an instinct. ‘Beautiful’ is an emotion, attributed to human instincts.” Naoki Kimura – Creed Naoki Kimura’s art Naoki Kimura is an artist of high caliber. His stunning photography rewrites our world in black and white, creating new territories where objects – natural or not – become mysteries shrouded in shadows, only to partiallyContinue reading “Naoki Kimura and his Magnificent Fine Art Photography – A Marriage of Black and White”