“Babyland” is Takashi Homma’s first photo book, which was published by Little More in 1995.
In his first photobook, Takashi Homma illustrates the infantalized daydream world that has slowly invaded our culture. Particularly in Japan, there has been a growing trend of teenagers and adults taking on as a personal aesthetic the colorful toy factory style previously created for babies and toddlers.
The increasing prevalence of women with Hello Kitty accessories and people decorating their homes in Romper Room pastels adorned with toys and eye candy denotes a culture in confusion.
In “Babyland,” Homma presents the peripheral evidence of this back-to-the-playground mentality and the industry that has grown to meet its desires. He shows a growing detachment from adult interaction and the subtle reflections of kid-dom in the details of our daily lives in brilliant, full-bleed color photographs. (text from book)
“Babyland”, Little More, 1995 © Takashi Homma
“Babyland”, Little More, 1995 © Takashi Homma
“Babyland”, Little More, 1995 © Takashi Homma
“Babyland”, Little More, 1995 © Takashi Homma
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