This photo offers an intense insight into the streetscape of Kowloon, Hong Kong. The crowded billboards and colourful posters that cover the façade reflect the visual chaos and energy of the Asian megacity. Passers-by walk along the side of the street between telephone numbers, property adverts and fashion posters, bringing the image to life. The mixture of Chinese characters, advertising slogans and modern motifs symbolises the constant juxtaposition of tradition and innovation in Hong Kong. Urban details such as metal grids, torn posters, peeling paint and the fast pace of pedestrians make this picture a real statement of urbanity, everyday culture and big city flair. As a mural, it appeals to lovers of street art, typography and visual communication and brings the dynamism and multi-layered identity of Hong Kong into modern living rooms, agencies or cafés.
NZME is a versatile photographer and videographer based in Berlin whose work is strongly influenced by his passion for travelling and experiencing different cultures. His portfolio includes striking street, landscape and architectural photography from different regions of the world - including Thailand, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain,.. Read more…