Hiroshi Sugimoto's book explores the experience of observing a Buddha statue in today's faith-stricken world. This monograph intertwines Sugimoto's photographs, texts, and personal collection pieces, emphasizing his focus on ancient civilizations and spirituality. Expanding upon themes from his previous work "History of History," the book delves into the rise and fall of Buddhism in Japan. It features video images of the thousand Bodhisattva statues at Kyoto's Sanjûsangendô, symbolizing Sugimoto's reflection on the accelerated downfall of civilizations. The book highlights the artist's belief that modern society is rushing towards a predetermined disappearance.
