1950年代的香港是甚麼模樣？
若能時光倒流，你很可能會見到如此畫面：中式帆船在海上搖曳、掛滿書法招牌的街道、歐陸風格的建築物，還有中環街市的水磨石樓梯，在午後唯美光線下人來人往……
致力推廣攝影藝術的Boogie Woogie Photography與香港攝影平台「顯影 PhotogStory」攜手於Fine Art Asia呈現特別展覽《昔日香港》(Hong Kong Once Was)，展出法國攝影師Raymond Cauchetier、香港攝影師何藩與鍾文略於二戰後在我城拍攝的照片。
香港作家西西在小說《我城》裏寫道：「我喜歡這城市的天空／我喜歡這城市的海／我喜歡這城市的路」。同一座城市，在不同攝影師眼中，魅力可能不盡相同，而這正體現這座城市的多元。
在何藩照片中，可見在海面晃蕩的小船；而鍾文略的鏡頭，則記錄當時草根階層的樸素生活，如人力車、街頭小販、倒掛金鉤的足球運動員，更難得拍攝下1959年菲臘親王訪港的珍貴畫面。另一邊廂，Raymond Cauchetier在成為法國新浪潮劇照攝影師之前，曾於1954年踏足香港，深深被小城的純樸民風及中西結合的風情所吸引，將當時的所見所聞定格在菲林裡。
過去半個世紀以來，香港發生翻天覆地的變化，書法招牌越見罕有、殖民時期的建築早已消失不見，唯有在舊照片中尋覓。《昔日香港》展出的不只是一幅幅懷舊影像，同樣藉著那些年這城的點點滴滴，呈現出香港人的堅韌精神。
昔日香港 @ Fine Art Asia 典亞藝博
時間：10月4日至7日
地址：灣仔會展中心1C展覽廳
Raymond Cauchetier, Hong Kong, 1954
Fine Art Asia Special Exhibition
Hong Kong Once Was
Bustling harbor lights,
Junks sail through misty waters—
Whispers of old days.
What did Hong Kong look like in the 1950s?
Step back in time to the vibrant streets of post-war Hong Kong. In this era, traditional values coexisted with the rapid changes brought about by economic growth.
Boogie Woogie Photography and PhotogStory are pleased to present an exclusive collection of photographs by Raymond Cauchetier, Fan Ho, and James Chung. Their pictures provide a unique opportunity to explore a city in transformation, showcasing the cultural fusion and daily lives of Hong Kong’s residents during this pivotal era. The resilience and ingenuity, as depicted in these images, laid the groundwork for the dynamic metropolis we know today.
These photographs are not just nostalgic images but vital testimonies of a golden era. Junks, colonial buildings, rickshaws, and signboards in Chinese characters—each picture tells a story of hope and vitality, reflecting people adapting to new realities while honoring their rich heritage.
The city has undergone tremendous changes over the past half-century. Many colonial buildings have vanished, and these images are increasingly rare. We invite you to embark on this magical journey through time, where every corner reveals a memory, and every photograph whispers the tales of a city in transition.
Hong Kong Once Was transcends a mere exhibition; it stands as a homage to the enduring spirit of Hong Kong and its people.
Hong Kong Once Was @ Fine Art Asia
Date ｜4.10-7.10.2024
Venue ｜Hall 1C, HKCEC, Wan Chai
