This limited-edition print by Nomura Sakiko captures a quietly intimate moment from her celebrated Blue Water series and is featured in I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now, which surveys the work of 25 Japanese women photographers from the 1950s to the present. The volume challenges traditional narratives within the history of Japanese photography by centering the perspectives, innovations, and lived experiences of women artists. Through portfolios, critical essays, and historical contextualization, the publication reveals a rich spectrum of approaches—ranging from documentary and street photography to experimental and conceptual practices. With Sakiko’s signature sensitivity to light, texture, and emotional nuance, the image evokes a sense of vulnerability and quiet contemplation, inviting viewers into a deeply personal, almost dreamlike space. A rare opportunity to collect a refined and evocative work from one of Japan’s most distinctive photographic voices. The proceeds from the sale of this print directly supports the artist and Aperture’s nonprofit publishing, educational, and public programs.
