Hong Kong Yesterday

To begin to describe the photography of Fan Ho, we must first introduce the man. But grasping the essence of Fan Ho the man can be as elusive as attempting to grasp water.

At first glance, Ho is reserved and unassuming. However, what lies beneath this façade is a man full of emotion, romance, and compassion; what is truly the heart of an artist.

Fan Ho is a voyeur; he watches and waits. The result of his patience is the creation of compelling images of a time and place that no longer exist. But beyond the physical space, Ho captures the mood and the atmosphere, that which is visceral and timeless.

These early vintage photographs, developed and printed by Ho, are a document of his relentless search for the beauty which was hidden amongst the overcrowded chaos of everyday life in the Hong Kong of the 1950's and early 1960's.

Through these images one can trace the path of Fan Ho as an artist—from the photographer to the vanguard of Asian film directors.

Come share the journey with us.