Spotlight: Contemporary Chinese Photography

Soothing landscapes, cinematic interiors, and colorful abstractions—this is just a taste of the vibrant work by Chinese photographers working today. Below, discover six contemporary artists from the region, from the emerging talent Silin Liu to the invisibility master Liu Bolin.

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Cheng’s aerial photographs reveal the rhythmic patterns embedded in landscapes—and have earned the Hong Kong-based artist a place on the shortlist for the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year award.

$750–4,500

Exhibited at this year’s PHOTOFAIRS | Shanghai, these colorful abstract photographs capture how light interacts with photosensitive materials.

$1,450–5,830

In her “I’m Everywhere” series, Liu rewrites history by inserting herself into some of the world’s most famous photographs.

€1,000–2,500

In this recent series, Zhi visualizes life’s pushes and pulls by portraying potted plants blowing in the breeze, yet remaining planted in the soil.

$10,000–15,000

Wei’s empty interiors have a cinematic quality, hinting at the stories of the spaces before they were abandoned.

$7,500–15,000

Often called The Invisible Man, Bolin is best known for his series “Hiding in the City” (2005-present), in which the artist camouflages himself in complex environments.

$14,500–16,900