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SUMMARY:Torii - Ulana Switucha
DESCRIPTION:Blue Lotus Gallery presents Torii\, a new photobook and exhibition by Ulana Switucha. \nHong Kong–based Canadian photographer Ulana Switucha spent ten years journeying through Japan’s quiet\, lesser-travelled landscapes\, photographing its most iconic and sacred gateways. First appearing in Japan around the 10th century\, torii evolved from simple wooden structures into the iconic forms seen across the country today. They mark the transition from the secular to the sacred\, serving as enduring symbols of reverence for the Kami: deities believed to dwell within the natural world. Architectural and symbolic\, these gates embody reflection\, balance\, and the harmony between humanity and nature\, and today stand as enduring symbols of Japan’s cultural and spiritual heritage. \nA former resident of Japan\, her decade-long journey is uniquely devoted to photographing its torii. Over the years\, Ulana Switucha has developed a deep familiarity with these gates\, portraying them as quiet sentinels amid seas\, coastal shores\, and snow-covered terrain. \nHer approach emphasises minimalism and stillness: through careful use of negative space\, soft natural light\, and long exposures\, she distils each scene to its elemental forms — wood\, stone\, water\, and sky — allowing the gates to emerge as meditative focal points. Suspended between permanence and impermanence\, presence and absence\, the photographs evoke a contemplative space\, inviting viewers to pause\, reflect\, and experience the quiet beauty of these places. \nEach composition on show emphasises the interplay of light\, space\, and form\, revealing how these gates both assert human presence and harmonise with their surroundings. The exhibition journey mirrors the quiet meditation of the photographs\, encouraging reflection on our relationship to place\, time\, and stillness. \nThe exhibition at Blue Lotus Gallery will run from 15 November to 14 December 2025\, presenting around fifteen prints that trace Ulana Switucha’s journey\, offering Hong Kong audiences the chance to experience the meditative beauty of Japan. \nTorii\, the photobook\, is published in Hong Kong by Blue Lotus Editions. Both the book and limited-edition prints will be available during the exhibition.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/torii-ulana-switucha/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Literature,Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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SUMMARY:Michael Kenna & Yasuhiro Ogawa: Pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:From June 6\, 2025\, Blue Lotus Gallery on Pound Lane will present Pilgrimage\, an intimate exhibition uniting the work of two acclaimed photographers: Michael Kenna (b. United Kingdom\, 1953) and Yasuhiro Ogawa (b. Japan\, 1968). Together\, these visionary artists explore pilgrimage both as a physical journey through sacred landscapes and as an inner\, spiritual quest for meaning\, memory\, and connection. \nAt the heart of Pilgrimage lies a compelling dialogue between two perspectives: Kenna\, the outsider\, captivated by Japan’s spiritual essence; and Ogawa\, the insider\, whose intimate portrayals of everyday life evoke a profound emotional resonance. \nKenna’s photographs\, made over more than four decades\, are gentle and contemplative—black-and-white meditations on silence\, time\, and place. In contrast\, Ogawa’s are emotive and visceral\, rich in texture and tones that emerge from inky shadows\, revealing iconic motifs recast through his poetic gaze. Where Kenna drifts in stillness\, Ogawa presses into presence. Together\, their work unveils two distinct ways of seeing—and feeling—Japan. \nMore than a celebration of two master photographers\, Pilgrimage is a tribute to Japan’s cultural and spiritual heritage\, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on their own inner journeys. \nThe exhibition space will be adorned with Japanese antique objects\, carefully chosen to reflect the theme.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/michael-kenna-yasuhiro-ogawa-pilgrimage/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze: Echoing Above
DESCRIPTION:Echoing Above\, the latest monograph and accompanying exhibition by French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze\, captures the hidden beauty of Hong Kong’s skyline. It highlights the artistry of bamboo scaffolding—a fading craft shaped by skilled workers known as “spiders”—now gradually replaced by metal due to safety concerns. It also celebrates the resilience of trees growing from gutters and walls\, powerful symbols of nature’s ability to thrive in unlikely places. Vibrant birdlife\, from tropical Cockatoos and Blue Magpies to the majestic Black Kite\, adds life to the skies. Echoing Above is a love letter to Hong Kong\, revealing a quiet harmony between nature\, architecture\, and tradition. \nThe eponymous exhibition runs from May 10–25 at Blue Lotus Gallery\, showcasing striking images of the overlooked world above the city—one full of life\, creativity\, and resilience. \nIt highlights the fading artistry of bamboo scaffolding\, a disappearing craft that has shaped Hong Kong’s skyline for generations. Crafted by skilled workers known as “spiders\,” it is now being replaced by metal structures due to safety concerns. \nThe work also captures the resilience of trees growing from gutters and walls—symbols of nature’s ability to thrive in unexpected places—and the vibrant birdlife soaring above\, from tropical Cockatoos and Blue Magpies to the majestic Black Kite\, a constant reminder of nature’s presence. \nThis exhibition is part of French May Arts Festival 2025
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/romain-jacquet-lagreze-echoing-above/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
CREATED:20250320T235736Z
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Poetry
DESCRIPTION:The bustling metropolis of Hong Kong\, with its striking juxtapositions of towering skyscrapers\, meandering alleyways\, neon-lit streets\, and tranquil harbors\, has long been a muse to photographers from around the world. This March\, the essence of this iconic city is brought to life in the group exhibition\, Hong Kong Poetry\, featuring the evocative works of celebrated photographers Fan Ho\, Palani Mohan\, Thomas Gust\, and Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze. \nRunning from 22 March to 27 April at Blue Lotus Gallery\, Hong Kong Poetry invites visitors to explore the city through the poetic lens of four distinctive artists\, each of whom has captured the spirit\, energy\, and contradictions of Hong Kong in their own unique way. \nThrough their lenses\, these photographers have transformed Hong Kong into a visual symphony—a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary\, and the ephemeral becomes eternal. Each image is a poem\, revealing the layers of a city that is simultaneously chaotic and serene\, historic and futuristic\, intimate and vast. \nThe exhibition is a reminder of the power of photography to elevate the everyday. With its ever-changing skyline and vibrant street life\, Hong Kong remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration for those who seek to capture its soul.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-poetry/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Palani Mohan: Watch with Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Palani Mohan’s captivating photographs\, taken from diverse corners of the world\, weave a poetic narrative of his awe-inspiring journeys. \nBorn in India\, raised in Australia\, and now based in Hong Kong\, Palani Mohan credits travel as a cornerstone of his career spanning over three decades. The book\, Watch with Wonder\, published by Hong Kong University Press\, features 107 stunning duotone images spread across 140 pages will be available at the FCC or Blue Lotus Gallery (on and offline).
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/palani-mohan-watch-with-wonder-2/
LOCATION:Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC)\, North\, 2 Lower Albert Road\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Austin Bell: Shooting Hoops
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. \nIn 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. \nThis exploration not only mapped the locations of the courts but also captured the diverse topography of Hong Kong. \nAbout the Book: \nShooting Hoops\nAll 2\,549 Basketball Courts in Hong Kong \nPhotos by Austin Bell\nISBN: 979-8-9913604-0-1\nLanguage: English/Chinese\nNumber of Pages: 356 pp\nDimensions: W 210mm x H 280 mm\n358 images\, softcover\nAvailable at Blue Lotus Gallery\nHK$ 380
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/austin-bell-shooting-hoops/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Voices of the Walls
DESCRIPTION:Blue Lotus Gallery is excited to announce the opening of “Voices of the Walls” an exhibition that explores the history and culture of the infamous Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong through photographs by Ian Lambot\, Greg Girard\, Bianca Tse and Keeping Lee. \nStarting on 17 October\, the exhibition will run until 1 December 2024 and offers an opportunity to delve into the rich visual history of his once-controversial urban enclave. \nPhotographs serve as a vital medium for archiving collective memory and preserving heritage\, particularly for places that will eventually disappear\, like the walled city. While few ventured there\, even fewer thought to document it. However\, Ian Lambot and Greg Girard did just that in the years leading up to its demolition\, culminating in the iconic book City of Darkness\, published by Watermark\, which has sold over 20\,000 copies to date. This collection not only preserves the heritage of the notorious walled city through photographs and stories but also served as a source of inspiration for future generations of artists\, still influencing everything from video games and AI-generated imagery\, like that of Bianca Tse showcased in this exhibition\, to films such as the latest blockbuster\, ‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled in.’ \nOriginally established as a military outpost during the Song Dynasty\, Kowloon Walled City transformed into a haven for refugees after World War II\, leading to its rapid growth. For decades\, it existed in a largely ungoverned state\, with minimal oversight from the Hong Kong government or Chinese authorities. At its peak in the 80’s\, Kowloon Walled City housed approximately 30\,000 to 50\,000 residents in just 6.4 acres\, making it one of the most densely populated places on Earth. The settlement was characterized by high-rise buildings constructed closely together\, often with little regard for building codes. These structures typically ranged from 8 to 12 stories high\, with some reaching up to 14 stories. Narrow\, labyrinthine alleyways wound through the city\, often barely wide enough for pedestrians. The residents developed a self-sufficient community\, complete with shops\, small factories\, restaurants\, and services\, including schools and dentists and medical facilities\, along the brothels\, dance parlours\, gambling places and opium dens\, all within the confines of the walled city. \nLiving conditions were often cramped and unsanitary\, with limited access to basic services like water and sewage systems. The lack of formal governance led to challenges\, but it also fostered a unique system of informal social order\, with local gangs and triads playing significant roles. \nIn the years since 1994 demolition\, the Walled City has attained a kind of punk immortality and a visual aesthetic showing a modernist dystopia mixing filth\, darkness\, and haphazard concrete construction and overcrowding into a single unsettling yet irresistible brew that is often used in art\, literature\, video games and movies such as the recent blockbuster “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/voices-of-the-walls/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Yasuhiro Ogawa: Into The Silence
DESCRIPTION:The story of Matsuo Bashō’s journey through the northern provinces of Japan in the 17th century\, as recounted in his travelogue “The Narrow Road to the Deep North\,” (“Oku no Hosomichi”) is a testament to the enduring mystique of the country’s interior. In the summer of 1689\, Bashō set out on his journey with his traveling companion Sora. They traveled on foot\, carrying only minimal provisions and staying in humble lodgings along the way. Bashō was seeking inspiration for his poetry\, and he found it in the natural beauty and cultural richness of the places he visited. \nDespite its rich cultural and natural heritage\, this region remains relatively unknown to many people\, both within and outside of Japan. However\, a recent photo-book by Yasuhiro Ogawa titled ‘Into the Silence’ offers a glimpse into this little-explored world\, highlighting both the beauty and challenges of this remote region. \nLike Bashō before him\, Ogawa set out on a journey through the Tōhoku region\, unlike Bashō\, who traveled on foot with pen in hand\, Ogawa preferred to move by train and occasional ferry with camera in hand. His photographs capture the rugged beauty of the landscape\, from snow-covered mountains to misty forests but also include mondain house formations\, deserted roads and glimpses of wild oceans\, often shot through foggy windows on a train in motion. Through his lens\, Ogawa reveals a world that is both remote and timeless\, a world in stillness and motion. \nDespite the passage of centuries\, the challenges faced by Bashō on his journey are still evident in Ogawa’s photographs. The loneliness and isolation of the road are palpable in the shots of empty trains\, lone tracks or roads and desolate hotel interiors shot. So are the physical challenges of traversing rough terrain and inclement weather documented in his muted photographs. \nWhat is striking about Ogawa’s photographs is the contrast between the beauty and tranquility of the landscape and the harsh realities of life in this remote region. From plain coastal towns to empty streets\, Ogawa’s images reveal the toll that economic decline and depopulation have taken on the area. Yet\, amidst the unostentatiousness\, there remains a sense of hope and resilience. In many ways\, Ogawa’s photo-book is a continuation of Bashō’s journey. Both men sought to explore and capture the essence of this little-known region\, and both found inspiration in the beauty and challenges of the road. While times have changed\, and the region has undergone significant transformation\, the enduring mystique of the interior of Japan lives on. Through ‘Into the Silence’\, Yasuhiro Ogawa offers a glimpse into this world\, and like Bashō will inspire generations of poets and travellers\, both in Japan and around the world.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/yasuhiro-ogawa-into-the-silence/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
CREATED:20240103T123733Z
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SUMMARY:Stefan Irvine: Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:Discover the captivating allure of Hong Kong’s forgotten villages in Stefan Irvine’s solo exhibition\, “Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong”\, accompanied by a photo-book under the same title published by Blue Lotus Edition. Stefan’s photography collection unveils the haunting beauty and hidden narratives of the city’s isolated settlements\, frozen in time. This documentary-style exhibition will be showcased at Blue Lotus Gallery from January 12th to February 25th\, 2024\, serving as a poignant reminder of life’s fleeting nature and the enduring legacy of those who preceded us. Join us on this evocative journey to explore the vanishing corners of this vibrant city.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/stefan-irvine-abandoned-villages-of-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231211
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
CREATED:20231031T022511Z
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SUMMARY:Palani Mohan: Watch with Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Renowned photographer Palani Mohan invites you to embark on a mesmerising journey through his latest photo book and exhibition\, titled ‘Watch with Wonder.’ The exhibition will be held at Blue Lotus Gallery from November 17th to December 10th\, 2023. Palani Mohan’s captivating black and white images\, taken from various corners of the world\, weave together a poetic narrative of his awe-inspiring travels. \nPalani Mohan shares his perspective on the collection\, stating\, “This book of images is a personal look at places of silence\, stillness\, and space where I have found peace and meaning. It is a search for the magic and the miracle that lie within the smallest things that surround us. Such moments are just waiting for us to pull at the reins\, stop\, and take notice.” \nBorn in India\, raised in Australia\, and currently based in Hong Kong\, Palani Mohan credits travel as a crucial element in his three-decade-plus career. The newly released book: ’Watch with Wonder’\, published by Hong Kong University Press\, features 107 duotone images\, each capturing evocative moments of hushed revelation\, spread across the book’s 140 pages. Prepare to embark on a captivating yet calming journey across our planet. \nAs you turn the pages\, you will find yourself immersed in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris\, exploring Cambodia’s awe-inspiring Angkor Wat\, traversing the desolate wilderness of the Arabian Peninsula’s Empty Quarter\, joining tribal gatherings in Papua New Guinea\, and contemplating the timeless\, preternatural otherness of Kashmir’s Dal Lake\, the Australian Outback\, northern India’s lunar-like Ladakh region and even Hong Kong’s waters. \nThe exhibition at Blue Lotus Gallery will show a selection of prints as seen in the book.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/palani-mohan-watch-with-wonder/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Andrew Eldon: Tribe
DESCRIPTION:Blue Lotus Gallery is pleased to present an intimate photographic exhibition by Andrew Eldon titled “Tribe” opening 27 October. This thought-provoking series offers a rare glimpse into the world of the Suri\, a semi- nomadic tribe inhabiting the remote Omo Valley of Ethiopia. \nThrough vivid portraits and cultural scenes\, Eldon’s lens captures the grace and splendor of Suri life and traditions before they are irrevocably altered by modernisation. His images reveal the tribe’s distinctive practices of body modification and adornment. Women wear large clay lip plates and both men and women engage in ritual body scarring—testaments to the Suri’s unique concepts of beauty and identity. Eldon’s photographs also unveil the Suri’s elaborate floral headdresses and face painting\, artful preparations usually reserved for special occasions. \nBeyond aesthetics\, the exhibition invites viewers to understand the daily rhythms and values of Suri life. Their semi-nomadic pastoral existence revolves around cattle herding and subsistence farming on ancestral lands. Family and community are central pillars for the Suri\, with polygamy commonly practiced and major decisions made collectively by village elders. While life is difficult by modern standards\, Eldon’s images radiate the Suri’s infectious joy and camaraderie. \nEldon’s photographs capture a culture on the cusp of transformation. The Ethiopian government has begun leasing Suri lands to international mining and agricultural companies\, carving roads through once-isolated terrain. The exhibition becomes a meditation on the impermanence of indigenous cultures amidst the unstoppable tide of globalisation.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/andrew-eldon-tribe/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
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SUMMARY:Goodbye Kai Tak and Thank You
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Kai Tak Airport’s closure\, Blue Lotus Gallery is pleased to announce a special upcoming exhibition ‘Goodbye Kai Tak and Thank You’\, featuring photographs by Canadian photographer Greg Girard and Hong Kong photojournalist Birdy Chu\, offering a unique perspective on the airport’s history and legacy. \nIt was time for the last plane to depart from Kai Tak Airport\, as the Cathay Pacific flight CX251 left for London Heathrow right after midnight on July 6\, 1998. “Goodbye Kai Tak and thank you\,” said Director of Civil Aviation Richard Siegel\, before throwing the switch. The lights were turned out at Kai Tak around 1:20am\, marking the end of the airport’s 73-year history. \nSince the airport’s closure\, the sight of planes flying across the Kowloon peninsula became a thing of the past\, but Kai Tak has made its mark in Hong Kong’s culture\, garnering much discussion and awareness into the present day\, even as the airport’s site took on a new life. \nKai Tak Airport\, also known as the Hong Kong International Airport\, was the main airport of Hong Kong from 1925 to 1998. The airport was originally built as a small runway in Kowloon Bay in 1925\, and was expanded over the years to become one of the busiest airports in Asia. The airport was known for its challenging approach\, since pilots would have to navigate through a series of hills and buildings\, making the sharp turn to land on the runway before reaching Checkerboard Hill. Surrounded by densely populated areas and mountains\, the location of the airport only added to the difficulty of approach and landing. Despite so\, the sight of planes across the panoramic view of the city’s skyline made the airport a popular spot for aviation enthusiasts and photographers. \nThe airport and planes created a dynamic visual backdrop for Girard and Chu\, who sought to record and uncover different facets of life around the airport. whether it be planes flying over tong lau\, or crowds of people in the busy districts. The terminal may be a bustling hub for travellers and international cargo\, but pockets of silence appear as passengers stop to make a phone call before boarding. As the airport approached its imminent closure\, the aircrafts themselves became a spectacle as onlookers would try to capture a piece of history\, a memento of an era that came to a close. \n 
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/goodbye-kai-tak-and-thank-you/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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SUMMARY:The Streets of Hong Kong
DESCRIPTION:For a long time\, the city of Hong Kong has seen the rise of many well-known photographers\, with works that are based on the streets of Hong Kong. What makes Hong Kong a hub for street photography? What is the attraction and appeal of the city’s streets and alleys\, allowing different photographers to create internationally renowned works? \n\n\n\n\nWith its vibrant street life and culture\, as well as decades of rapid development\, Hong Kong’s cityscape is ever-changing\, compelling its visitors to notice the old and new elements hidden within the city. Every mundane moment reveals countless possibilities of beauty\, and every second is an opportunity for photographers to compose poetry with their apparatus. \n\n\n\n\nIn this joint exhibition of ‘The Streets of Hong Kong’\, works of street photography from different periods and styles will be exhibited\, from the inception of Hong Kong as a port to the present day\, allowing visitors to explore different facets of street photography through various lenses. \n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition opens with an experimental take on street photography by Fan Ho\, as well as Hong Kong’s iconic neon signs as captured by Keith Macgregor\, black and white harbour shot in 1980 by Robin Moyer and the 80s busy day scenes by Greg Girard. More recent approaches include the midnight Kowloon side by KC Kwan\, documentary post-war post-war modern architecture by Walter Koditek\, ‘City Poetry’ series composed by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze\, a contemporary stylistic approach by young photographer Jason Au\, and Michael Kistler’s seductive deep hue scenes of today’s Hong Kong.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/the-streets-of-hong-kong/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230213
DTSTAMP:20260614T131216
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SUMMARY:Hong Kong Modern Architecture of the 1950s - 1970s by Walter Koditek

DESCRIPTION:The exhibition “Hong Kong Modern Architecture of the 1950s-1970s” is a thematic exploration of post-war modern architecture based on Walter Koditek’s book of the same title at Blue Lotus Gallery. By combining photography and research\, Koditek creates a comprehensive overview of architectural design during that transformative period. \nIn the post-war decades\, Hong Kong architects\, many of them having migrated from China or studied overseas\, embraced modern principles when forced to face the problems of housing shortage\, mass construction and limited budgets in the British colony. Although economic efficiencies often prevailed over design\, their buildings were rooted in their time and place\, reflecting the local climate\, social values\, materials\, technique and use in an often unique and pragmatic fashion. \nAs Koditek documents and captures building facades for this project\, he invites us to notice the different designs stemming from the international Modern Movement and how it has been adapted to suit local needs and conditions. Each facade\, uniformly framed and composed\, draws our attention to architectural details that are often overlooked\, as well as the variety of appropriations that transformed their modern characters over time. The arrangement of facades\, ranging from famous landmarks to mundane structures that dominate Hong Kong’s cityscape\, presents an underlying relationship between these built forms. \nWith this exhibition and book\, Koditek’s project not only serves as a visually compelling record of modernist architectural heritage found in the city\, but also as a reminder and call to buildings that are on the verge of disappearance or redevelopment. \n\n\n\n\nAbout the book: \n‘Hong Kong Modern Architecture of the 1950s-1970s’ Photos by Walter Koditek\nPublished by Apsara Books\, Hong Kong\nISBN: 978-988-78796-2-6 Language: English\nNumber of pages: 448 pp Dimensions: W 245 mm x H 245 mm 830 images\, hardcover with jacket\nHK$580 [signed by the artist]\nOrder here: https://bluelotus-gallery.com/shop/book-hong-kong- modern-architecture-of-the-1950s-1970s-by-walter-koditek \nAbout the game: \n‘Hong Kong Modern – The Game’ Published by Apsara Books\, 2022 62 full-color cards and a poster English\nSize: L140 x W140 x H40 mm\nHK$250\nOrder here: https://bluelotus-gallery.com/shop/new-card-game- hong-kong-modern-the-game-walter-koditek
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/hong-kong-modern-architecture-of-the-1950s-1970s-by-walter-koditek/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Photography
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SUMMARY:Fan Ho-Photography. My Passion. My Life.

DESCRIPTION:The creator’s journey is always a difficult one with its twists and turns\, but every creator has its own way of embarking on their unique path. Fan Ho\, an internationally renowned photographer who captured Hong Kong in the 50’s and 60’s\, devoted his life to evolving his craft. His own artistic journey started as early as 1945 and he was over time inspired by different schools and styles to eventually come to his own unique style. \nThis journey is documented in Fan Ho’s latest photo-book ‘Photography. My Passion. My Life.’ published by WE Press in 2021. A highlight of the book is the essay ‘My Quest’\, in which he recollects his past works and reflects on his personal interpretations of aesthetics\, poetics\, philosophy and synergy. This journey will also be expressed in Fan Ho’s latest exhibition at Blue Lotus Gallery\, inviting photography enthusiasts to explore and pursue the wonders of photography through Fan Ho’s lens. \nAs per the Fan Ho family\, “Fan Ho will always have a special place in our hearts\, and we feel closer to him through the lasting legacy of his work. We know we will continue to discover something refreshing every time we look at his unforgettable images\, be they portrayals of a bygone era or of the endurance of the human spirit.”
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/fan-ho-photography-my-passion-my-life/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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SUMMARY:Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze: Thirty-six Views of Lion Rock
DESCRIPTION:Blue Lotus Gallery proudly presents the newest project of Hong Kong-based photographer Romain Jacquet- Lagrèze: “36 Views of Lion Rock”. This body of work will be bundled as a book\, the debut publication of the newly established publisher\, Blue Lotus Editions\, and will be presented as a solo exhibition at Blue Lotus Gallery. \nWith this project\, Jacquet-Lagrèze captures a rich visual narrative of how the Hong Kong people interact with and create their perception of the famous mountaintop. As per Mona Chu (who wrote the foreword in this publication): “Lion Rock\, an oddly shaped mountain straddling a few districts in Kowloon and the New Territories\, is perhaps the biggest myth embraced by the pragmatic Hong Kong people. Like any myth\, it is a fluid body of narratives by generations of eager writers. Conversations around the Lion Rock continue to evolve as different people are seeking to redefine it. \nThe Lion Rock became a pop culture icon through the television series “Below the Lion Rock”\, produced by public broadcaster RTHK in the 1970s. Each episode would feature the daily lives of grassroots\, reflecting their circumstances and social conditions of the time. Though unintended by the producers\, the characters of the show and its eponymous theme song came to symbolise the collective determination to work hard for prosperity\, while helping their communities in times of adversity. Over time\, many people who resided in Hong Kong came to see Lion Rock as a representation of the city’s collective spirit. \nAs Jacquet-Lagrèze explains\, “Throughout the years\, I regularly visit my in-laws for birthday dinners and traditional Chinese celebrations. Many of these gatherings take place in Wong Tai Sin where the grandparents live. Each time we would get out of the MTR station and pass Lung Cheung Road when heading towards the banquet restaurant. We could not help but see the imposing vision of the crouching lion atop the mountain\, quietly watching over the city. This view has left such a strong imprint on me and at each experience\, I kept thinking to myself that I must bring my camera and try to capture that feeling.”\nUnder the artist’s lens\, the lion has many faces. The rock peeps through gaps of high-rise buildings\, overlooking the city as the local neighbourhoods and markets bustle with energy. Other times\, it is enveloped by a sea of clouds during dusk. These mundane scenes are all those that Hong Kong people may have seen or recognise – perhaps on their daily commute\, or right outside their window. \nThis book and exhibition is not only an exploration of the many narratives the Lion Rock embodies\, but also serves as a reminder for those who resonate with Hong Kong as home. \nRelated event:\nArtist Talk with Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze\nSunday 18 September\, 2pm: Meet at the gallery\, RSVP at kozaf@bluelotus-gallery.com
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/romain-jacquet-lagreze-thirty-six-views-of-lion-rock/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211213
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SUMMARY:Greg Girard: HK UNSEEN
DESCRIPTION:The 1980s are widely considered Hong Kong’s “Golden Age”\, the decade when the city came into its own\, seemingly full of promise and infinite possibilities. A young Greg Girard\, growing up in Vancouver\, was deeply struck by a 1962 photograph of Hong Kong harbour\, by Eliot Elisofon\, and he made it his life’s mission to get here and see it for himself. \nHe first arrived by boat in 1974 and in 1982 decided to settle down in this bustling city. Drawn by Hong Kong’s dynamic blend of east and west\, Girard spent the 1980s roaming its streets\, capturing Hong Kong as he saw it\, especially at night\, raw and very much alive. This key period helped Girard define his path as a photographer and artist. \nBlue Lotus Gallery proudly presents HK UNSEEN\, photographs by the iconic artist that have never been exhibited before.
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/greg-girard-hk-unseen/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Gallery\, 28 Pound Lane\, Sheung Wan\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Photography
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