Chen Changfen began photographing the Great Wall in 1965 while working for the Chinese Civil Aviation Company. Through the tumultuous years that followed, this project became a labor of love rather than a mere occupation.
Chen has traveled rugged mountain trails and braved inclement weather to capture the wall in all its manifestations, returning to some sections of the wall more than one hundred times. Chen prints some photographs on rice paper to capture traditional Chinese aesthetics, conveying the perseverance of Chinese civilization and the enigmatic philosophy of Taoism. It is easy to see why Time magazine named him one of the ten preeminent photographers in the 150 years since the invention of the camera.
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Admission/Cost: FREE - $4
Location:
San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum
404 Third Avenue
San Diego, 92101
Exhibit runs July 19 through September 19.
Saturday, July 19 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Chen has traveled rugged mountain trails and braved inclement weather to capture the wall in all its manifestations, returning to some sections of the wall more than one hundred times. Chen prints some photographs on rice paper to capture traditional Chinese aesthetics, conveying the perseverance of Chinese civilization and the enigmatic philosophy of Taoism. It is easy to see why Time magazine named him one of the ten preeminent photographers in the 150 years since the invention of the camera.
RSVP: .
Admission/Cost: FREE - $4
Location:
San Diego Chinese Historical Society and Museum
404 Third Avenue
San Diego, 92101
Exhibit runs July 19 through September 19.
Saturday, July 19 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
