Masahisa Fukase’s Ravens is widely recognized as one of the most influential photography books ever published. Created over more than a decade, from 1975 to 1986, during a deeply turbulent period in Fukase’s life, the series is a raw and haunting exploration of grief, loneliness and transformation.
Inspired by a somber train journey to his hometown following his divorce, Fukase’s photographs depict flocks of ravens against the stark coastal landscapes of Hokkaido, their ominous presence acting as a powerful metaphor for personal and national trauma.
