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Hong Kong Diary: the city breathing—tempo, texture, and unscripted lives.

Fan Ho (1931–2016) was a pioneering Hong Kong photographer and filmmaker known for lyrical, high-contrast black‑and‑white images of the city in the 1950s–60s. He fused street life with cinematic geometry - bold shadow, mist, and negative space - turning everyday scenes into sculptural compositions. Winner of hundreds of international awards, he later published acclaimed books (Hong Kong Yesterday, The Living Theatre) that cemented his influence on modern street and fine‑art photography. His work remains a touchstone for visual storytelling in Hong Kong.