A look into British Chinese
| Don Mei with his father in a tea house. Between East and West is a photo exhibit that details the lives of British-born Chinese and their families in Britain. Mike Tsang / for China Daily |
Between East and West is an artistic investigation by photographer Mike Tsang into what it means to be British-born Chinese featuring 15 photographic portraits, archival imagery and oral history interviews.
The exhibition premiere in central London showcases the stories of the British-born Chinese and their families' lives in Britain, exploring the heritage of this new community in the United Kingdom.
Through the combination of Eastern and Western values, the subjects form part of a unique third culture that shapes Chinese influence in 21st century Britain.
Most British people's exposure to Chinese culture is through Chinatowns or the ubiquitous takeaways of UK cities. But where are the Chinese in culture, sports or politics? Between East and West celebrates the role of British-born Chinese in modern society and challenges the distorted view of Chinese culture as the mystical Orient.
Date: Nov 6-16
Venue: SW1 Gallery
Website: www.betweeneastandwest.com
(China Daily 11/02/2012 page31)
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