Blue Lotus @ Photo London
Booth F11 at Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Preview Day: 10 May 2023
Exhibition Date: 11–14 May 2023
Blue Lotus Gallery Announces Participation in Photo London 2023 (booth F11)
Hong Kong, May 2023 - Blue Lotus Gallery is proud to announce its participation in Photo London 2023, one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs dedicated to photography. The event will take place from 11–14 May, 2023 at Somerset House for its 8th edition, and will bring together 125 exhibitors from 56 cities around the world.
Photo London 2023 marks the debut exhibition of two important photographers in the United Kingdom: Hong Kong master photographer Fan Ho and Japanese up-and-coming talent Yasuhiro Ogawa.
Fan Ho is a renowned photographer who captured the essence of Hong Kong during the 1950s and 1960s in a way that was both beautiful and poignant. His unique style of using light and shadow and his mastery of composition earned him numerous awards and international recognition. His images celebrated the energy and vibrancy of the city's streets and markets, while also exploring the quieter moments of contemplation that were integral to daily life. Through his photographs, Fan Ho was able to distill the soul of a city and a people, creating images that were timeless yet deeply rooted in their cultural and historical context. Blue Lotus Gallery will showcase a selection of large vintage handmade silver gelatin prints made the master half a century ago. His work has never been exhibited in the UK before.
Yasuhiro Ogawa will showcase a selection of handmade silver gelatin prints from celebrated publication 'The Dreaming', a collection of black and white photographs shot during his travels throughout Asia and Latin America over the past 30 years. Through his lens, Ogawa creates ethereal and dreamlike images that transport the viewer to another world. His photographs often feature misty landscapes, solitary figures, and a sense of stillness and contemplation. In 'The Dreaming', he invites us to explore the hidden depths of our own psyche and connect with the world in a profound and meaningful way. Overall, Yasuhiro Ogawa's work is a testament to the power of photography to evoke emotion, inspire introspection, and reveal the beauty and wonder of the world around us.
“We are thrilled to be part of Photo London 2023, which is a fantastic platform for us to showcase the work of our artists to an international audience,” says Sarah Greene [Gallery Director]. “Our selection of photographs represents our dedication to promoting the finest photography from the Asia-Pacific region. We eagerly anticipate engaging with collectors, curators, and photography enthusiasts during the fair and aspire to inspire European museums and institutions to expand their collections or exhibition programs to include Asian artists.”
Photo London 2023 promises to be an exciting and dynamic event, with a packed program of talks, workshops, and special exhibitions. It will be an unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in photography and contemporary art.
For more information about Photo London 2023, please visit photolondon.org
or visit Blue Lotus Gallery on www.bluelotus-gallery.com
Contact: Sarah Greene, sarah@bluelotus-gallery.com, whatsapp: +852 6100 1295
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Press Received:
‘Also on the upper floor was, at least for me, the highlight of Photo London, Hong Kong-based Blue Lotus Gallery's presentation of two photographers, Fan Ho and Yasuhiro Ogawa. There was a whole wall of vintage Fan Ho prints, taken in Hong Kong in the 1950s. And they were simply fantastic.
Director Sarah Greene told me, "It's the first time we have exhibited at a big fair in the west. The response has been wonderful. There has been incredible interest and enthusiasm among people. I'm amazed by how many people already know Fan Ho's work. They have seen it in books or online, but never seen the actual prints. For others, he was completely unknown, but the prints stopped them in their tracks, prompting an emotional and almost visceral reaction.
"I brought one other artist, Japanese photographer Yasuhiro Ogawa. He has made some wonderful books, including "The Dreaming", which is how I discovered him. We started showing his work two years ago in Hong Kong. I think what they have in common is that they both express the world in a subjective and very poetic way. And Ogawa's work holds its own in the same space as Fan Ho." – Michael Diemar, I Photo Central, June 2023
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