Japanese artist and photographer Kenji Wakasugi’s new art book Adore reveals an intimate glimpse of Madonna during her early years of fame. KENJI WAKASUGI In January 1985, Madonna went to Japan for the first time to promote her infamous Like a Virgin album. At just 27-years old, she was already well on her way to becoming…
All photographs courtesy Kenji Wakasugi. To find new words to describe the importance of Madonna Louise Ciccone is a nearly impossible task. That’s why a photo book tells you all you need. The inimitable rebel energy of Madonna is on display in Adore Madonna, a new photo book by the Japanese photographer Kenji Wakasugi (out today on NJG). The monograph contains…
Photo by Kenji Wakasugi. In 1985, Madonna made her first-ever trip to Japan. She’d just released Like a Virgin, the follow-up album to her self-titled debut, with Nile Rodgers as a co-producer, and traveled to Tokyo to promote the record. For most fans of Madonna, this is likely the pop icon’s most identifiable era, especially visually speaking: teased…
Taken from Adore Madonna by Kenji Wakasugi (2020), published by NJG StudioPhotography Kenji Wakasugi These provocative portraits capture Madonna on her ascent to superstardom Photographer Kenji Wakasugi shares exclusive images of the young singer from his new book, Adore Madonna Adore Madonna, Kenji Wakasugi (1985)22 Every significant artist has at least one defining work that consecrates their…
‘Adore’ – last few copies remaining at njgstudio.com
The limited edition of 100 with print sold out quickly yesterday.
Get one of the only 700 ‘Adore’ books now, which is destined to become a very collectible piece!
Madonna’s Facebook page just mentioned that an HD version of the ‘Material Girl’ music video will be out this coming Wednesday!
The single was released in North American on this day back in 1985.
Madonna – Adore 100 Strictly Limited Edition (£250.00) Published January 2021 by NJG. Size 205mm x 330mm Cover Bound in ‘Aqua’ recycled paper made from coffee cup waste, foiled with de-bossed ebony lettering. The accompanying neon pink bellyband is hand sewn and foiled with ebony lettering. Pages 200 Images 324 frames, 10 contact sheets, 111…
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“It became more than just a promotional shoot, I felt myself being drawn into another world” – Kenji Wakasugi ❤️ – Published for the first time by NJG 200 pages, 111 large format images, 10 contact sheets featuring 324 frames. Two editions available – ‘Limited Edition’ comes with a canary yellow bellyband with Madonna’s name…
