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Recap | Explore Fan Ho’s iconic Portrait of Hong Kong photos from his final book project

Discover captivating images by renowned photographer Fan Ho, who was known as the ‘Cartier-Bresson of the East’, showcasing Hong Kong in the 1950s and 1960s

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“In Deep Thought”. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery

Step back in time and experience the vibrant Hong Kong of the mid-20th century through the lens of renowned photographer Fan Ho.

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His final book project, Portrait of Hong Kong, showcases previously unseen images that offer a nostalgic journey through the old city’s streets and harbour views, from bustling thoroughfares to tranquil harbour views.

The works show a more documentary-style approach than Ho’s iconic, stylised street scenes and were curated after his death with the help of his family and the founder of Hong Kong’s Blue Lotus Gallery, Sarah Greene.

These photos were first published as an SCMP gallery on April 5, 2019

“Quarter to Four” is an example of Fan Ho’s use of natural light in his photography. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery.
“Quarter to Four” is an example of Fan Ho’s use of natural light in his photography. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery.
“The Last Beam” from award-winning photographer Fan Ho’s final book project, “Portrait of Hong Kong”. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery
“The Last Beam” from award-winning photographer Fan Ho’s final book project, “Portrait of Hong Kong”. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery
“Thriving Market”. Fan Ho’s last book showcases a more documentary style of photography compared with the stylised street scenes of 1930s to 1960s Hong Kong for which he was known. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery
“Thriving Market”. Fan Ho’s last book showcases a more documentary style of photography compared with the stylised street scenes of 1930s to 1960s Hong Kong for which he was known. Photo: Fan Ho / Blue Lotus Gallery
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