Raghu Rai

1942

Raghu Rai
Modern
Modern

Raghu Rai

Born 1942

Raghu Rai: A Life in Photography Born in Jhang, Pakistan, in 1942, Raghu Rai is a celebrated Indian photographer and photojournalist whose career has spanned decades, documenting the vibrant tapestry of India and beyond. His journey into photography began in the mid-1960s, marking the start of a prolific career dedicated to capturing the essence of human experience through a lens. Early Career & Photojournalism Early Years: Rai initially honed his skills at The Statesman newspaper in New Delhi. This period provided invaluable training and exposure to the world of photojournalism. Free…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of Raghu Rai's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.