Hiro Tanaka is a Japanese photographer who has spent several years living in the US. His first trip to the country, now over a decade ago, was the result of a lucky raffle win in a shopping mall in Tokyo. After claiming his prize – a free flight to America – he made his way straight to First Avenue & 7th St Entry in Minneapolis in search of the hardcore, punk, and indie rock music he had been a fan of for so long. Tanaka quickly befriended one of the bands that played at the venue and was invited to go on tour with them. He was given a camera by one of the band members and began to document this rock and roll lifestyle, going on to publish five monographs containing photos of his travels. He has also participated in residency programs in the US, Europe, and Asia, and has been the recipient of the Cosmos Arles PDF Award and the TPD Book Award, among others. (fonte: https://www.1854.photography/awards/fast-track-2/hiro-tanaka/ )