Ken Domon

Ken Domon (Japan, 1909-1990) was a photographer known for his realistic and documentary approach. He is famous for his portraits of children, images of Buddhist temples and scenes of everyday life in Japan. His Hiroshima series (1958), focusing on the survivors of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, is one of his most moving works. He is considered a fundamental figure of social realism in 20th century Japanese photography.