Peter Hujar "Eyes Open in the Dark" at Raven Row, London

“My work comes out of my life. The people I photograph are not freaks or curiosities to me. I like people who dare.” - Peter Hujar

Whether a person, a dog, a blanket or a turkey, Peter Hujar (1934-1987) photographed his subjects with the same sensitivity and depth, unveiling their humanity and vulnerability. Hujar's currency was honesty, a filter through which he looked at both life and death. Often joyless yet oddly peaceful, his iconic portraits are infused with extraordinary intimacy and tenderness. They are beautiful, brutal, poignant and downright heartbreaking.

Peter Hujar: Eyes Open in the Dark, Raven Row, London, until 6 April (do not miss this!)

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