History and Traditions: Hubei’s Long-Gone Naked Boat Trackers
A look at necessity, hardship, and the ropes that shaped a river economy For centuries, men walked bent double along the rocky banks of the … Read more
Lin Jingjing and the Fragile Architecture of Human Identity
Against Mental Orphanhood: Lin Jingjing’s Challenge to the Digital Age Lin Jingjing (林菁菁) is a contemporary visual artist whose practice bridges personal narrative and collective … Read more
Recording the Intersection of Migration, Memory, and Womanhood: The Sociological Eye of Grace Lau
From Fetish Clubs to National Galleries: The Radical Work of Grace Lau As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2026, we turn our lens toward a … Read more
Flying Tigers: 35 Historical Images of American and Chinese Soldiers During WWII
American Volunteer Group and their role in China during WWII During the Second Sino-Japanese War, American military photographers captured thousands of images of both American … Read more
A Blue Mountain and Orange Fields Near Kunming
Village Life Beyond Urban Kunming Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province in southwestern China, borders Lake Dianchi, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the … Read more
Chris Stowers Discusses his Experiences as a Photojournalist in Conflict Zones
Life behind the lens, Chris Stowers reflects on photojournalism across continents Chris Stowers is a British photographer who has spent over three decades documenting his … Read more
Lost & Found: Forgotten Memories – Found films in China
Found Films in China – What Happened When Old Films Were Discovered Among Urban Debris In 2011, Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province, underwent significant … Read more
Urban Village Transformation: Life in Transition
Snooker as a Community Focal Point in Kunming’s Changing Urban Landscape In 2010, an urban village on the outskirts of Kunming, in Yunnan province, southern … Read more
41 Iconic Chinese Propaganda Posters Aimed at Children
Vintage Propaganda Posters Directed to Children in Early Communist China. Propaganda has always been a tool for governments to influence public opinion and behavior, particularly … Read more
The Unexplored Tomb of China’s First Emperor
The Hidden Depths of Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum: A Story of Preservation and Mystery. The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of a … Read more
Prehistoric China: From Neolithic Cultures to the Dawn of Dynasties
The Genesis of Chinese Civilization. Prehistoric China, a period extending from the earliest human activities in the region to the dawn of the Dynastic Period, … Read more
Lai Afong: The Pioneering Chinese Photographer of the 19th Century
Capturing Qing Dynasty China: The Mastery of Lai Afong’s Afong Studio. Hailing from Gaoming, Guangdong, Lai Afong (黎芳) emerged as a beacon of photographic brilliance … Read more
Exclusive Interviews with Chinese Photographers in Celebration of World Photography Day 2023
A journey through Chinese art and history, captured by the lenses of some of the most talented Chinese and international photographers. Today, August 19, is … Read more
Exploring the Panlong River in Kunming, Yunnan
Nostalgic Pastimes and Timeless Traditions Along the Panlong River In November 2008, a captivating journey unfolded along the banks of the Panlong River in Kunming. … Read more