Zhang Haier in Search of Enlightenment

Hu Yuanli, Guangzhou, 1984
Photo courtesy of SCoP

SCoP showcases the work of one of China’s most experienced and progressive photographers.

‘How one photographer has spent thirty years seeking enlightenment through a dark lens’ - that’s the opening quote for the new exhibition of Zhang Haier at SCoP. On view from September 6th until October 29th, MUSE brings together familiar and previously unseen shots of Zhang Haier, telling the story of the photographer’s prolific career, that began in the mid-1980s. 

Joan Chen being made up by William Lee, while Sun Zhou and Zhang Hai'e, Shanghai, 1999
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Well-known and established figure in photography in China, Zhang Haier has always been celebrating the female figure in his works, that speak of real people in their natural states.  You’ll see portraits of the myriad personalities, inspiring Zhang Haier in his photographic search.

Qu Ying, Guangzhou, 1997
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SCoP 展示了作为中国最有经验及最有潜力之一的摄影师的作品。

“一个摄影师花了30年的时间在黑暗的镜头中寻找启迪” - 这是张海尔在SCoP的新展览的开场白。从9月6日至10月29日，MUSE 带来了我们熟悉的或者从未见过的张海儿的照片，讲述了从上世纪80年代中期开始这位摄影师丰富的职业生涯的故事。

Hu Yuanli by he window, Guangzhou 1987
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作为中国摄影知名人士，张海儿一直在赞美他作品中的女性形象，即在自然状态下的真实人物。你会看到无数个性肖像，在摄影中激励着张海儿。