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    Daidō Moriyama

    Daidō Moriyama

    Awards & Honours

    6

    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Daidō Moriyama's achievements stand as a testament to a lifetime of relentless creativity and artistic integrity. With over 150 photobooks to his name, he holds a unique distinction in the industry for his sheer volume of published work. His influence extends far beyond Japan, reshaping the global understanding of street photography and challenging the very definition of the medium.Winning the Hasselblad Award, often called the "Oscar of Photography," places him among the elite ranks of photographic masters. His work has been acquired by major museums worldwide, ensuring his legacy is preserved in the world's most important cultural institutions. The consistency of his output over nearly seven decades demonstrates a dedication that few artists can match.

    Daidō Moriyama receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette

    Government of Japan·2003

    Recognized for contributions to the arts and culture.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Tokyo·2008

    Awarded for significant contributions to photography and visual arts.

    Honorary Degree

    University of the Arts London·2020

    Recognized for international impact on contemporary photography.

    Rankings & Lists

    #100

    100 Most Influential People in the World

    TIME Magazine·2007
    #5

    Greatest Photographers of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2015

    Magazine Covers

    Aperture

    Winter 2012

    New York 1971 Special Issue

    Wallpaper*

    2012

    Masters of Street Photography

    Records & Feats

    Most Photobooks Published

    Career Milestone·2026

    Over 150 photobooks published since 1961, a record for a single photographer's sustained output.

    Youngest Co-founder of Provoke

    Historic First·1968

    Co-founded the influential magazine Provoke at age 30, revolutionizing Japanese photography.

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