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Réhahn’s iconic portraits of the world

18 November 2024
3 minutes

'103 Years Old', Kon Tum, Vietnam, 2013

In our latest gallery, view artist Réhahn’s collection of portraits which celebrate the fascinating diversity of humans across the globe


Réhahn, a master of fine art and documentary photography, has spent more than a decade capturing people and cultures around the world. From sharing cigars with Cubans to encountering children dressed as Hindu gods in India, Réhahn’s artistic philosophy centres on the power of human connection that transcends both cultural and generational boundaries.

Key for Réhahn is building trust with those he captures on camera – both for photographic purposes but also to create a strong connection with them. For him, photography is a means to get closer to people and to hear their individual stories.

This collection showcases some of Réhahn’s most iconic portraits, inviting viewers to connect with his subjects on a deeper level, celebrating the extraordinary beauty and diversity of the human experience.


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'Namaste', Rajastan, India, 2014
‘Namaste’, Rajastan, India, 2014. Image: Réhahn

'Ma Thi Nu', Sapa, Vietnam, 2014
‘Ma Thi Nu’, Sapa, Vietnam, 2014. Image: Réhahn

'The Thinker', Phan Rang, Vietnam, 2019
‘The Thinker’, Phan Rang, Vietnam, 2019. Image: Réhahn

'Rosalia', Cusco, Peru, 2011
‘Rosalia’, Cusco, Peru, 2011. Image: Réhahn

'Krishna' Varanasi, India, 2019
‘Krishna’, Varanasi, India, 2019. Image: Réhahn

'Fransisco', La Habana, Cuba, 2013
‘Fransisco’, La Habana, Cuba, 2013. Image: Réhahn

'Arzu' Rajastan India 2014
‘Arzu’, Rajastan, India, 2014. Image: Réhahn


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'Little Boy', Ladakh, India, 2018
‘Little Boy’, Ladakh, India, 2018. Image: Réhahn

'An Phuoc' Phan Rang Vietnam 2015
‘An Phuoc’, Phan Rang, Vietnam, 2015. Image: Réhahn

'103 Years Old', Kon Tum, Vietnam, 2013
‘103 Years Old’, Kon Tum, Vietnam, 2013

'Elva', La Habana, Cuba, 2013
‘Elva’, La Habana, Cuba, 2013. Image: Réhahn

The book cover of 100 Iconic Portraits

100 Iconic Portraits by Réhahn is published by Réhahn Photography and available to purchase here.

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