Gansu, China
38°N 102°E
Painting the Yellow Mountain, Francis Hamel
In the series Painting the Yellow Mountain, Francis Hamel sets up a dialogue between the steep mountains of Huangshan and the inaccessible high-rises of Hong Kong.
Kangnido, the oldest Korean World Map
Honil Gangni Yeokdae Gukdo Ji Do
Kwon Kun, Yi Hoe
Korea
37°35’N 127°0’E
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Tae Chosŏn chido, The Great Korean Ch’onhado Map
The Ch’onhado projection is a circular type of map centered on China and Korea. The Tae Chosŏn chido (litteraly the Great Korean Map) is one of its finest examples.
Fujian Tulou, the Hakka Walled Villages
The Fujian Tulou are rural dwellings in the Fujian region of China. The earthen buildings were built by the Hakka people from the 12th century to the 20th century. Their architecture is recognizable for its size, shape, construction technique and above all for its unique function both defensive and organized for the community.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching tiger, hidden dragon is the staging of two friends torn between their duty and their secret passion, in the emblematic landscapes of China. They are each involved in long choreographed battles, where violence gives way to poetry and dance.