DIC(K)TIONARY

by Hajime Yamamoto

Inspired by the new form of inter-connectivity and intimacy that we experience through social media, the Japanese-Filipino artist Hajime Yamamoto transforms photos of strangers into „Les Garçons des Fleurs". His illustrations depict men from all over the world and nudity in all its facets: pure, sensual and blooming.

Hajime lives and works in Japan.

Les Garçons

des Fleurs –

Vol. 1

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Les Garçons

des Fleurs –

Vol. 2

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Les Garçons

des Fleurs –

Full Bloom

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Dicks

by Hajime

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Social media has provided a space that makes it possible for us to present ourselves artistically, to exchange experiences and to discover that we are not "the only gay in the village". Being censored – or even excluded – from social media, means being pushed back into being invisible. It means losing our voice and having our ties with all our friends and supporters around the world severed. That is why we must fight: for our artistic freedom, our individuality and our right to be seen and heard!

The Books

Exhibition request

VANGARDIST Magazine’s Interview with the artist

Hajime about being gay in Japan, his creative work flow and blooming masculinity:

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The REAL Garçons

I would like to thank everyone who supported my project. I am particularly grateful to all the men who trusted me and sent me their selfies, which I then transformed in Les Garçons des Fleurs.

Hajime