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Austin Bell: Shooting Hoops

17 January - 23 February

Free

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Blue Lotus Gallery is proud to announce the latest exhibition, SHOOTING HOOPS by Austin Bell, coinciding with the release of his self-published book of the same title.

In this ambitious project, Bell catalogued every outdoor basketball court in Hong Kong—an impressive total of 2,549 courts. His journey took him through the city’s nooks and crannies, relying solely on public transport. Through aerial photography, the images highlight the unique designs of these courts, their ubiquity, and their stark contrast against the city’s vertical density.

This exploration not only mapped the locations of the courts but also captured the diverse topography of Hong Kong.

About the Book:

Shooting Hoops
All 2,549 Basketball Courts in Hong Kong

Photos by Austin Bell
ISBN: 979-8-9913604-0-1
Language: English/Chinese
Number of Pages: 356 pp
Dimensions: W 210mm x H 280 mm
358 images, softcover
Available at Blue Lotus Gallery
HK$ 380

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

Austin Bell is a peripatetic photographer from North Carolina, USA. His work centers around large-scale collection and showcasing novel perspectives, frequently aerial, of landscapes and architecture. He wants to show subjects and places in ways that delight and transport the viewer. In addition to capturing over 4,500 basketball courts worldwide, Bell also photographs aerial landscapes and birds. Past publications include a book of bird photography, Birding: The First Two Years, and a non-fiction book, Horse Show Boyfriend, a travelogue and explainer of the world of hunter-jumper horses.

Details

Start:
17 January
End:
23 February
Admission:
Free
Event Category:

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Blue Lotus Gallery
Phone
61001295
Email
sarah@bluelotus-gallery.com
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