Contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto. It has been some 20 years since BRUTUS published a major feature entitled ‘Do You Know Hiroshi Sugimoto?’ in 2005. From architecture, landscape design, the performing arts, ceramics and sculpture to cuisine, his artistic expression has expanded in every direction, whilst remaining rooted in photography—the foundation of his practice. And this year, ‘Extinct Photography’, his first exhibition in Japan in 21 years to focus primarily on his photographic works, is being held. So, who exactly is Hiroshi Sugimoto? We explore this through his works, the people around him and, of course, his own words. This special issue is the definitive guide to truly understanding Hiroshi Sugimoto.