Fading Treasures: The Elegance of Hong Kong's Hand-Lettered Signage 褪去的珍寶：香港手寫手製招牌的魅力

Hand-written Chinese character signs often serve as prominent features in local movie backdrops and nostalgic tourist photos. Hong Kong's oldest storefronts proudly display hand-painted lettering, embodying a unique charm that image makers strive to cherish — from filmmakers to photographers like renowned Hong Kong-based French photographer Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze. These signs, with their graceful strokes, have become iconic symbols of the city's culture, offering a nostalgic glimpse into its bustling urban landscape — enjoy every image!

Design Dialogue, Art and FashionFête ChinoiseSeptember 6, 2024art, chinese, street photography, design annual, design, CalligraphyComment

A Year in the Life: Hong Kong 在獅子山下相遇上 Part Two

We asked a few of our favourite HK urban photographers to share some magical moments from the last twelve months. The city might have been a little quieter and the streets significantly emptier, but the sounds, the smells, the spirit and the beauty of this great place still bounce off every page. We thank them for sharing their art with us and encourage you to check out their individual pages to see more of the city we all adore…

Design DialogueFête ChinoiseJuly 15, 2022photography, street photography, hong kong, hong kong weekComment

A Year in the Life: Hong Kong 在獅子山下相遇上 Part One

We asked a few of our favourite HK urban photographers to share some magical moments from the last twelve months. The city might have been a little quieter and the streets significantly emptier, but the sounds, the smells, the spirit and the beauty of this great place still bounce off every page. We thank them for sharing their art with us and encourage you to check out their individual pages to see more of the city we all adore…