Peter Hujar "Eyes Open in the Dark" at Raven Row, London
- Beyond the Canvas
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
“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!)
Self Portrait (with a string around neck), 1980
Blanket in the Famous Chair, 1983
Face of a Dog (Clarissa Dalrymple's Dog, Kirsten), 1984
Paul Thek, 1975
White Turkey, Pennsylvania, 1985
John Heys in Profile (White Shirt), 1985
Photo credit https://peterhujararchive.com/
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