繼去年十月參展倫敦Affordable Art Fair後，Laurence將於今年一月底參加街頭攝影平台TOKYO STREETS在東京日比谷OKUROJI商店街空間舉辦的大型攝影聯展，該展覽展出逾30位來自世界各地攝影師的街頭攝影和紀實攝影作品，包括Deep Chan和Wilson Poon等三位來自香港的攝影師，而Laurence以一系列「消失的霓虹」(Disappearing Neon Signs) 的作品參展，在異國他鄉訴說屬於香港的情懷與記憶。
TOKYO STREETS 10 日期：1月27日至2月1日 時間： 11:00 – 20:00 地址：東京千代田區日比谷Okuroji
Renowned Hong Kong photographer Laurence Lai is set to feature his works at the TOKYO STREETS exhibition, taking place in Hibiya Okuroji in Tokyo at the end of January.
Laurence’s evocative photographs will center on the iconic neon signs that once illuminated Hong Kong’s cityscape, capturing a visual language synonymous with the city’s vibrant urban culture. Through his lens, Laurence not only showcases these dazzling relics of the past but also invites viewers to reflect on the rapid transformation of Hong Kong’s streetscapes.
Sadly, the majority of the neon signs immortalized in his striking images have now vanished, their absence adds a poignant sense of nostalgia to the exhibition, offering Tokyo audiences a rare glimpse into a bygone era of Hong Kong’s history.
由香港攝影書店「顯影堂」舉辦的坂本龍一展覽《間まMa：Ryuichi by Rensis》，展出多幅本地攝影師 Rensis Ho 九十年代在香港拍攝的坂本龍一肖像。由於展覽反應熱烈，「顯影堂」特別延長展期至2026年1月17日，並於展覽最後一天舉辦講座，邀請黃志淙博士分享他與坂本龍一的友誼，以及分析教授及其音樂對世人的影響。
DEVEDO’s First Photography Exhibition—間まMA：Ryuichi by Rensis
Japanese renowned musician Ryuichi Sakamoto visited Hong Kong in 1998, and photographer Rensis Ho captured his unique portraits.
As for Rensis, Sakamoto is a brilliant and charismatic artist. During the shooting process, Sakamoto quickly entered his own realm, sometimes looking directly into the camera, sometimes lying on the ground. His “performance” felt impromptu, effortlessly charming, and Rensis skillfully captured his spiritual gesture.
Twenty-seven years later, these precious images will be fully exhibited at DEVEDO for the first time. The exhibition, themed “間まMA,” aims to reflect the professor’s unique charisma and the profound meaning conveyed by his photographs.
In Japanese, “間まMA” is composed of the characters for “door” and “sun,” symbolizing sunlight filtering through a door into a room. Much like Sakamoto’s music, it brings warmth and inner peace amidst the world’s hustle and bustle.
“間まMA” also represents negative space or emptiness. In traditional Japanese art, this concept profoundly influences composition and aesthetics. In modern interpretation, it is an artistic expression of blank space, inviting viewers to focus on the negative space and find beauty in simplicity.
Rensis’s works from the 1990s feature minimalist backgrounds that highlight the professor’s demeanor and expression. The photographs, printed on Japanese awagami washi paper, resonate with Ryuichi Sakamoto’s calm and Zen spirit.
《間まMA：Ryuichi by Rensis》 Date: 2025.10.23 – 11.29 Time: 2-7pm (Wednesday-Saturday, By Appointment) Venue: @devedo.hk , 6J, Block 2 Kingley Industrial Building, 33 Yip Kan Street, Wong Chuk Hang. Image Printing Supported by @avocadoartlab
於是在2000年，他創立Laurence Lai Gallery，最初在黃金海岸的小攤位售賣照片，隨後他毅然放棄多年的時裝生意，全心投入攝影的創作與銷售。從屯門的週日市集到太平山的山頂廣場，最巔峰時甚至經營四間店舖。經歷過2003年沙士和2008年金融危機，畫廊依然屹立不倒，反倒是後來隨著租金逐年上漲，多家分店相繼結業，最終2013年在中環碼頭開設同名新店，至今已逾十年。
近年有不少港人移民英國，Laurence也滿懷期待將其攝影作品帶到異國他鄉。這是他首次參加海外展覽，不遠萬里自資前往英國參展倫敦Affordable Art Fair，展出多幅銀鹽相片。「能在國際舞台展示香港的攝影作品，讓我既期待又興奮。英國人對香港並不陌生，大會總監Hugo Barclay也對不同藝術媒介的呈現充滿期待。」
10月15日至19日，Laurence Lai將在英倫繼續講述那份屬於香港的情懷與記憶。
Hong Kong photographer Laurence Lai will be participating in the Affordable Art Fair UK in London for the first time, showcasing old Hong Kong images of airplanes flying low near Kai Tak Airport, as well as streets full of signboards and neon lights, which bring a nostalgic Hong Kong to the London fair.
Collotype printing may seem unrelated to Macao’s history, but it reveals a connection across time and space. In 1874, Scottish photographer John Thompson compiled images he had taken in Macao, Hong Kong, and China into a book titled “Illustrations of China and its people,” published as collotypes made from Thompson’s photographs.
Invented by French chemist and photographer Alphonse Poitevin 170 years ago, the Collotype printing process was introduced to Japan from Europe in 1883. Benrido established its Collotype Atelier in Kyoto in 1905 and began producing art catalogs and postcards on a full-scale basis. This year, Benrido commemorates the 120th anniversary of its Collotype Atelier, a beacon of artistic reproduction and cultural preservation.
Collotype is a complex printing process that uses photographs as its original source, achieving detailed and exceptional reproductions with a smooth and rich texture. Its use of pigment-based printing ensures high durability and archival stability, making it widely used in reproducing artworks of artistic and historical value.
In the 21st century, Benrido has not only dedicated itself to reproducing cultural treasures but, over the past two decades, has also expanded its international market, creating stunning Mini Portfolios for celebrated photographers and artists, including Fan Ho, Shoji Ueda, Rinko Kawauchi, and Saul Leiter.
Photography is more than just the click of a button. Excellent works deserve to be presented as a print. This exhibition, “The Art of Collotype: Prints Made by Benrido,” focuses on collotype prints produced in Kyoto, showcasing works by over 20 Japanese and international photographers.
In a compelling addition, the exhibition presents an exceptional collection from the Provoke Generation—a vital movement in Japanese photography. Featuring iconic figures such as Daido Moriyama, Takuma Nakahira, Kazuo Kitai, Yutaka Takanashi, Miyako Ishiuchi, and Hitomi Watanabe, this segment delves into the diverse styles and perspectives that defined their work, inviting viewers to explore the dynamic interplay of culture, emotion, and narrative.
This exhibition goes beyond mere visuals. We invite you to appreciate the artistry and labor that underpin each print, all while surrounded by the evocative scent of ink and paper.
The Art of Collotype: Prints Made by Benrido Date: 2025.09.27-2025.10.27 Venue: 3J Generative Space, 3J, Dynasty Plaza, Alameda Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção, Macau S.A.R. Organizer: Photo Dialect Sponsor: Governo da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau, Fundo de Desenvolvimento da Cultura
Curator
LAU Tung-Pui, Founder of PhotogStory & DEVEDO, Hong Kong.
創辦於2006年的「Fine Art Asia 典亞藝博」是亞洲唯一匯聚東西方藝術典藏的博覽會，展出精美絕倫的古玩、藝術與設計、中國和日本工藝品、水墨藝術及攝影作品。 為慶祝「典亞藝博」二十週年這一重要里程碑，香港攝影畫廊 Boogie Woogie Photography 欣然呈獻特別攝影展覽《20/20 VISION》「廿年之境」。
To commemorate Fine Art Asia’s milestone 20th anniversary this year, Boogie Woogie Photography proudly presents “20/20 VISION”. This specially curated exhibition features the works of 20 iconic artists, displayed prominently throughout the fair’s public areas. In addition to the photographic works, a selection of related photobooks by DEVEDO will also be available for purchase.
Roger Ballen是當今世紀最具影響力和最重要的攝影藝術家之一，攝影生涯逾五十年，標誌性作品是在南非拍攝的怪誕風格人像及一系列擺拍作品，畫面中的氛圍詭譎不安，視覺效果非常震撼。2022年，他是代表南非參加第五十九屆意大利威尼斯雙年展的三位藝術家之一。
Isabelle Boccon-Gibod（法國，1968年）
Isabelle Boccon-Gibod是一名工程師，曾就讀於巴黎中央理工學院和紐約哥倫比亞大學。她的職業生涯融合藝術和工業，最初從事拼貼和裝置藝術創作，二十年前她選擇以攝影作為主要創作媒介。她的作品屬於專題式創作，如巴黎橋底風景(Paris Under The Bridges)、建築物空間(南法小鎮的E1027別墅)等。她現於法國巴黎生活和工作，作品被巴黎龐比度藝術中心收藏。
Raymond Cauchetier以法國新浪潮電影劇照攝影師的身分為人所認識，作品曾於2021年在阿爾勒國際攝影節展出。1951年正值第一次印度支那戰爭，他隨法國空軍到胡志明市 (舊稱西貢) 服役，拍攝空軍的行動以及戰役，為此還得到戴高樂將軍的褒獎。1954年戰爭結束後，他展開遊覽東南亞的旅程，在香港、越南、柬埔寨、老撾等地拍攝當地風土民情，在他的舊香港照片中，可見掛滿招牌的街道。
出生於波蘭，Bogdan Konopka在1970年代中期開始攝影，1989年移居法國。他的作品曾在世界各地展出，包括法國龐比度中心。他注重照片質素，作品大多以8 x 10吋或4 x 5吋菲林的大片幅相機拍攝，然後在黑房裏以「接觸印相」(Contact Prints) 的方法製成銀鹽照片，這種方式直接將菲林與相紙進行接觸印製，在相紙上以1:1的比例呈現出菲林底片上的影像，展現出不同深淺的灰階及出色的光暗效果。
作為一位充滿熱情的冒險家，居港法國攝影師Harold de Puymorin曾在許多不同的國家生活和旅行，包括啟發他攝影生涯的緬甸。他有敏銳的洞察力，作品總能喚起觀者的情感及好奇心。過去十多年，他曾與Louis Vuitton和Dom Perignon等品牌合作。除卻商業作品外，他的攝影藝術也在亞洲眾多藝術博覽會上展出。
展覽地點：澳門宋玉生廣場393號皇朝廣場3樓J室3J Generative Space
展覽日期：2025年9月27日至10月27日
