Improved recovered land in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, this brand-new arts area is readied to be just one of the biggest social jobs on the planet.
The West Kowloon Cultural Area is a massive redevelopment that has actually mored than twenty years planned, and also it is currently coming to be a hangout favorite with residents and also visitors alike.
We talked to a professional photographer, regarding what makes this brand-new and also roomy growth among his favorite places to record the magic of among the globe’s densest cities.
UK digital photographer, Derry Ainsworth, has actually been based in Hong Kong for 5 years showcasing a fresh point of view of the city and also he lately has actually required to photographing the West Kowloon Cultural Area.
What makes West Kowloon various from various other areas in Hong Kong?
” I truly delight in hanging around around West Kowloon as a wonderful break from the active city.
I such as to go there to take photos of the sky line throughout sundown as well as additionally get hold of a snack at the dining establishments on the beachfront.
With the opening of the brand-new M+ Gallery, West Kowloon has actually ended up being the arts and also society location for Hong Kong.”
Exactly how does the city of Hong Kong and also its various areas influence your job?
” It has an actually intriguing mix of contemporary high-rise buildings and also old roads filled with background and also society and also personality.
Each area in Hong Kong informs its very own tale and also I delight in catching their diverse features on cam.
West Kowloon is a location of exploration, creative thinking and also recreation. It’s a special area in Hong Kong that enables a few of the best strolls and also checks out of Victoria harbour.”
With efficiency centres, environment-friendly open areas, galleries and also a waterside boardwalk, West Kowloon is quick coming to be a must-see location when going to Hong Kong.
The growth is still expanding quickly with the Hong Kong Royal residence Gallery readied to open up following summer season, along with numerous efficiency locations in the following couple of years.
Derry’s collection of photos from Hong Kong and also the West Kowloon Area have actually been curated in collaboration with CP Collectives
