Peter Hujar

1934–1987

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Biography

Peter Hujar (; October 11, 1934 – November 26, 1987) was an American photographer best known for his black-and-white portraits. Hujar's work received only marginal public recognition during his lifetime, but he has since been recognized as a major American photographer of the 1970s and 80s.

The exhibition, Peter Hujar: Eyes Open in the Dark, is on show at Raven Row, London until 6 April 2025.

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