Daido Moriyama, a celebrated contemporary photographer, is known for his raw portrayal of urban life through photography. His unconventional use of the Japanese photographic technique "are, bure, boke" which plays with grain, blur, and out-of-focus elements disrupts traditional photographic conventions. Born in 1938, Moriyama's black and white images, primarily from post-war Japan, masterfully blend the private and public, influencing many future photographers. He continues to receive global recognition for his innovation and overall contribution to the world of photography.