The photobook explores an intense, diaristic visual approach that blurs the lines between personal documentation and artistic expression. Nobuyoshi Araki’s work in Hi-Nikki (Non-Diary Diary) presents imagery that captures fragmented moments, creating a layered narrative without adhering to chronological order or conventional diary structure.

Spanning 696 pages, the volume conveys a deeply intimate and candid mood through Araki’s distinct photographic style. The images engage with themes of memory, intimacy, and the passage of time, using close-ups and varied visual textures to evoke a visceral sense of presence and emotional depth.

Published in 2016 by Fondation Cartier Pour l’Art Contemporain, Paris, this extensive collection situates itself at the intersection of art and photography, inviting reflection on the personal archive as a form of artistic inquiry.