Hong kong yesterday takes a beautiful look at hong kong during the 1950s and 1960s. At the outbreak of war in 1941, ho s parents were stranded in macau for several years and ho was left in the care of a family servant. Although hong kong has been returned to chinese control in 1997, during the 1950s it was still under british rule. New work exhibition of my montage work will be shown along with my new publication, fan ho. The living theatre continues the story fan ho began in his first book, hong kong yesterday. This book contains seventy iconic images and serves as an introduction to this masters photographic body of work. Celebrated chinese photographer fan ho has recently developed a new body of work that layers negatives from his archive to create new compositions featuring images from 1950s hong kong. This book contains seventyfive as fan hos awardwinning images and serve as an introduction to this masters photographic body of work. This new book completes the trilogy fan ho began with hong kong yesterday and the living theatre. A fellow of almost all of the leading photographic societies in the world. Hong kong yesterday 2006, the living theatre 2009, a hong kong memoir 2014 and the hong kong yesterday. Hong kong yesterday, the living theatre, and a hong kong memoir. Through his brilliant eye for light, composition, and his patience for the decisive moment, fan ho created striking images that continue to resonate through the. This is the sole authenticate website by the fan ho family to celebrate the life and work of legendary fan ho 19312016.
This is a unique series of images with no image duplication between the other two books, hong kong yesterday and hong kong memoir. One person who has won more than 280 international awards right from the 1956, it cant be none other than fan ho. Fan ho, a celebrated chinese photographer, film director and actor was born in shanghai in 1937 and immigrated with his family to hong kong in 1949. We are talking about fan ho, a chinese photographer and director who told the hong kong from the 50s and 60s with his photos. Fan hos photographic career started in shanghai at the early age of 14 when given his first kodak brownie for his birthday from his father.
The pottinger hong kong hosted legendary photographer fan ho. The living theatre focusing on the people of hong kong and takes a closer look at his beloved city. The last book by fan ho was released in june 2017 by publisher we press, hong kong isbn. Californianbased photographer and film director fan ho 1931, shanghai. A hong kong memoir is the third book, in the trilogy that fan ho began with hong kong yesterday and the living theatre. His most recent book a hong kong memoir, published in 2014 by. Hong kong yesterday 2006, the living theatre 2009, a hong kong memoir 2014. The legendary young photographery shook the world with with his dramatic shots of hong kong street scenes in the the. Inspired by digital tools of the twentyfirst century, fan ho revisited negatives to montage and create new compositions with never before seen images and introduce.
Fan hos photos of midcentury hong kong have been collected in a new book, fan ho. Aug 20, 2014 fan ho, nicknamed the great master, earned his fame as one asias most beloved street photographers capturing hong kong in the 50s and 60s. Fan ho was born in shanghai in 1931, and emigrated with his family to hong kong in 1949. Photographer fan ho was born in shanghai, china in 1931 and immigrated to hong kong in his teens where he then began to photograph the drama of city life, ranging from the teeming markets to desolate alleyways. The photos that fan ho took of hong kong are pretty.
A hong kong memoir book by fan ho hong kong modernbook. Ao vertical art space, ho fan, a hk memoir dream of old hong kong, 19572014 ao vertical art space, ho fan u4f55u85e9, a hk memoir dream scape 19622010 ao vertical art space, ho fan u4f55u85e9, a hk memoir forget me not 19492012 ao vertical art space, ho fan u4f55u85e9, a hk memoir. Inspired by digital tools of the twentyfirst century, fan ho revisited negatives to montage and create new compositions with never before seen images and introduce experimental photographs. Photographer fan hos neverbeforeseen hong kong images on.
A hong kong memoir 2nd edition is the third book, in the trilogy fan ho began with hong kong yesterday and the living theatre. What makes the photographs of a hong kong memoir so different from hos previously published work, is its contemporary experiment. This particular period of fan hos has been collected, and is going to be published in a book called fan ho. Fan ho has written five books, one of them containing all his awardwinning prints that is currently a permanent collection at the museum of modern art, san francisco.
Hong kong memoir will be taking place this year and in 2014. A hong kong memoir is a stunning look at china of old. In his previous monographs, viewers were introduced to. The book we are presenting today is hong kong yesterday. Portrait of hong kong hos final book project showcases a more documentary style of photography compared with the stylised street scenes of 1930s to 1960s hong kong for which he was known. This book focuses on the people of hong kong during the 1950s and 1960s. Please contact modernbook gallery for more information here. The british took back control of hong kong in 1945, ending a japanese occupation during the second world war. Hong kong yesterday 2006, the living theatre 2009, a hong kong memoir 2014 hong kong yesterday takes a beautiful look at hong kong during the 1950s and 1960s. His photographs are to be published in his new book fan ho. Jun 12, 2018 we are talking about fan ho, a chinese photographer and director who told the hong kong from the 50s and 60s with his photos. Sep 14, 2014 celebrated chinese photographer fan ho has recently developed a new body of work that layers negatives from his archive to create new compositions featuring images from 1950s hong kong. The book, published by hong kongs we press in june 2017, was awarded best book of the year by the hk federation of book publishers in the 11th hong kong book prize competition 2018. Organised by sothebys with the support of blue lotus gallery and the fan ho estate not many artists can get as many hearts racing as fan ho can.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to ada and we press for publishing our dad fan hos portrait of hong kong, to sarah greene and sandy choi for their participation and unwavering support, and to the judging panel for selecting this book as one of the best of 2017. This award for fan ho, who already amassed close to 300 accolades, thusly reaffirms his popularity in hong kong and beyond. Fan ho 1931 2016 fan ho, nicknamed the great master earned his fame as one asias most beloved street photographers capturing hong kong in the 50s and 60s. Legendary hong kong photographer and filmmaker fan ho went through his extensive archive of negatives to compile a series of works that had not previously bee. Fan ho s photos of midcentury hong kong have been collected in a new book, fan ho. Visual dialogues hong kong through the lens of fan ho. Leica liker thanks fan ho for sharing his experience and inspirational advice with us. This book completes the trilogy fan ho began with hong kong yesterday and the living theatre. In his previous monographs, viewers were introduced to hong kong during the 1950s and 1960s. May 23, 2015 fan ho has been invited by 12 universities in taiwan and hong kong as visiting professor, teaching the art of filmmaking and photography. Hong kong yesterday presents a singular vision of this enigmatic city by award winning photographer, fan ho.
Portrait of hong kong by fan ho wall street international. Although not as well known in the west as henri cartierbresson, fan ho was just as successful at capturing decisive moments in his striking street photography. Ho was able to reveal geometric lines and shapes in a chaotic environment. Fan ho grew up in bustling, chaotic midcentury hong kong, where solitude was but a dream until, that is, he turned his lens upon it. Critically acclaimed chinese photographer fan ho spent the 1950s and 60s taking gritty and darkly beautiful photos of street life in hong kong. A hong kong memoir, completes the trilogy fan ho began with hong kong yesterday and the living theatre. Sep 10, 2014 this particular period of fan hos has been collected, and is going to be published in a book called fan ho. Hong kong captured in street photography by fan ho. Modernbook editions is pleased to announce, fan ho. Dad always used to say, an award is more than just an encouragement. Oct 28, 2014 fan hos photos of midcentury hong kong have been collected in a new book, fan ho. Photographer fan hos neverbeforeseen hong kong images. Although not as well known in the west as henri cartierbresson, fan ho was just as successful at capturing decisive moments in his striking street.
These photos and many more were published in his book fan ho. Black and white images capturing life in midcentury hong kong range from quiet voyeuristic tableaus to chaotic crowds, most focusing on the citys inhabitants. A hong kong memoir is the third book, in the trilogy fan ho began with hong kong yesterday and the living theatre. Focusing on the people of hong kong in the 1950s and 1960s this book takes a closer look at his beloved city. A hong kong memoir, reach back through time and space to connect us to the everyday sights of this bustling metropolis in a way that many of us have never seen before. The limited edition box contains a bound hardcover first edition book 24. A hong kong memoir, which includes previously unpublished images from that era, as well as new montages. Critically acclaimed chinese photographer fan ho spent the and taking gritty and darkly beautiful photos of street life in hong kong. Sep 11, 2019 we are talking about fan ho, a chinese photographer and director who told the photos of hong kong in the 50s and 60s. Hong kong memoirs by fan ho photogrist photography magazine. Hong kong yesterday is a beautiful look at hong kong during the 1950s and 1960s by award winning photographer, fan ho. A hong kong memoir, reach back through time and space to connect us to the everyday sights of this.