International architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) recenlty announced the inaugural exhibition at its new gallery space in central London, a celebration of the work of German artist and architectural photographer Hans‐Georg Esch. Shown in the UK for the first time, the exhibition presents a selection of photographs taken from Esch’s ‘Cities Unknown’ series. More images and information on the exhibition after the break.
Visiting China frequently since 1997, Esch has witnessed en passant the country’s unprecedented and fast‐paced development. Fascinated that cities such as Chongqing, despite having over 32 million inhabitants, remain virtually unknown in the western world, he sought to document China’s rapidly growing megacities. By focusing his lens on the lesser known cities, such as Chongqing, Tianjin, or Shenyang, instead of concentrating on familiar metropolises such as Beijing or Shanghai, Esch offers a unique look at the most populous country in the world.
