Beijing Hao!

Overview

China is pretty much the fastest growing country not only in Asia, but the world. As with anywhere so vastly populated, changes create interest from inquisitive foreigners keen to get the latest scoop. More times than not though, many struggle with the language barrier. To conquer this, Beijing Hao! changes your sensory preference from hearing to seeing.

Photography has long been breaking down lingual barricades between different nationalities keen to understand each other. Over the years, it has been the catalyst for far off foreign countries having an eye into each other’s culture.

As a result of China’s adaptation, the University of Queensland have brought to our shores the Beijing Hao! exhibit which is showing at their Art Museum from now until June. Included as part of the Queensland Festival of Photography 4, its overall aim is to both educate and reveal how relatable China is both in terms of their growth and on a personal level.

Six different photo media artists have been chosen by the talented curator Gordon Craig to appear in this show. Each one has a unique eye regarding their experience with China and as such the show captures varied insights. From Huang Xu’s series on fireworks (only recently allowed in China) to Zhang Hongkuan’s informative reveal about migrant workers’ living quarters – you’re in for a real treat. Not only an art show, but a lesson in humanity.