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He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

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He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

"Long Time No See" 1963 He Fan

This ancient photograph, which appears in an exhibition at Sotheby's, captures a time of great economic and social change in Hong Kong.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

"On the Stage of Life" 1954 He Fan

At the Hong Kong exhibition, a new book about Ho Fan's work and life was also exhibited, entitled "Ho Fan: Portrait of Hong Kong"

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Approaching Light and Shadow, 1954, He Fan

Despite the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, many of Ho Fan's photographs reflect images of tranquility and peace. I particularly like this photo and have used it to make avatars before.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Night in Aberdeen, 1958 Ho Fan

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Afternoon Chat, 1959, He Fan

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Lines and Forms, 1959 He Fan

Ho is known for his innovative use of light, shadow and geometry.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

"The Night Rushes By" 1955 He Fan

In Hong Kong's Western District, workers push tricycles home.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

"Send Tofu" 1961 He Fan

A young man carrying a plate of tofu walks through the streets of Hong Kong.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Pattern, 1956, He Fan

Ho Fan's use of composition and styling has completely changed the style of street photography.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Dawn of Causeway Bay, 1948 Ho Fan

Ho Fan captures the dawn in Causeway Bay, in the south of Hong Kong Island.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Midnight in Hong Kong, 1958, Ho Fan

The new retrospective features more than 30 photographs, most of which were taken by the photographer in his 20s.

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

In Daddy's Arms, 1966 He Fan

Photographer He Fan captured the photos, so that some people called him "the Henry Cartier-Bresson of the East".

He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far
He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far
He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far
He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far
He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far
He Fan: He is a well-deserved master of photography in China, and the streets he photographs have not been surpassed so far

Translation Editor: 柒拾一

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