About Yoshikazu Shirakawa
Lived 1935 – 2022 (aged 87). Yoshikazu Shirakawa was a Japanese photographer.
was a Japanese photographer.
Shirakawa was born in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture. As a prolific photographer, on a span of 50 years he created 12 photoseries in different parts of the world, from China to Antarctica. Shirakawa is particularly well known for his book Himalayas, published by Harry N. Abrams in 1971.
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Who was Yoshikazu Shirakawa?
Japanese photographer (1935–2022)
When was Yoshikazu Shirakawa born?
Yoshikazu Shirakawa was born on 28 January 1935 in Ehime Prefecture.
When did Yoshikazu Shirakawa die?
Yoshikazu Shirakawa died on 5 April 2022.
What was Yoshikazu Shirakawa's occupation?
Yoshikazu Shirakawa was a photographer.
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Yoshikazu Shirakawa was Japanese.
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