Category: Photography
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The Liang: A Documenta of Liang Sicheng & Lin Huiyin
Q-Can Art Museum, Shanghai I step into the first room of the Q-Can Art Museum in Shanghai and come face to face with a massive wooden model. A temple, standing at the center of the space. Around it, photographs and documents trace the life and work of Liang Sicheng. A couple of long tables display…
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Framing mistake
Fragments. Broken shapes. Pieces of things, but never the whole. What does it mean to frame something? The rules say subjects should be centered. Or off to the side. The golden ratio. The rule of thirds. But can an image be made of just a fragment? After all, that too is a frame. And someone…
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Different Minds, Different way, Different Photos
Let me start with this: there’s no such thing as “smart people” and “stupid people” in an absolute sense. Everyone is smart at something and clueless at something else. Me? I’m sharp when it comes to design—interiors, furniture, you name it. Ask me to pick a color, and I’ll nail it. But numbers? That’s where…
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Why Can an Imperfect Photo Be Perfect?
I really like it—I just need to understand why! Taking my camera around, pulling it out of my pocket, snapping a shot, hearing the film roll, or seeing the flash light up the scene with people turning to look because they noticed—and me acting casual, like a cat after it falls. I find this fun,…
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How About No Photos This Time?
I recently spent ten days in Italy, returning after a long time away. As usual, I was swamped with things to take care of, so every day was filled with meetings and endless errands. Italy greeted me with unexpected rain and cold. I had come seeking that warm, majestic Italian sun under an endless blue…
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At the Museum
In China, there are an extraordinary number of museums. I recently visited the Zhejiang Art Museum in Hangzhou on a Sunday, and it was packed. There’s something deeply reassuring about seeing people visit museums. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but each time I watch someone step into a space dedicated to art,…
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The Rhythm of Thought: Still Walking in Palermo
Ever wonder why a simple walk can lead to the best ideas? It’s an age-old Italian practice—the post-dinner stroll, or those spontaneous steps taken to share a moment or a conversation. For Italians, this is more than a leisurely activity; it’s a mental reset, a way to let thoughts flow as freely as the movement…
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Embracing the Imperfect: My Encounter with an old Pentax Espio P
So, I found myself in possession of a Pentax Espio P, a relic from the days when cameras had weight and film had character. Deciding to give it a whirl, I loaded it with some Kodak film I had lying around. Little did I know, the lens had a bit of moisture and possibly some…
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Palermo: Rough Beauty
Nestled on the northern coast of Sicily, Palermo is a city that wears its history and struggles proudly on its sleeve. With its labyrinthine streets steeped in centuries-old stories of conquests and resilience, Palermo presents a paradoxical allure—a place where romantic beauty coexists with stark realism. Life in Palermo is characterized by its rough edges…
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Palermo: The Enigmatic Beauty
In Palermo, there are buildings that possess an unexpected beauty. They are neither old nor ancient, they seem to emerge from another era, crafted for different forms of humanity. As you explore these streets, you can feel the echoes of countless cultures that have passed through, leaving their indelible marks. It’s a city where you…
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- The Liang: A Documenta of Liang Sicheng & Lin Huiyin
- Framing mistake
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- Different Minds, Different way, Different Photos
- Why Can an Imperfect Photo Be Perfect?
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