Architectures in Black and White

Exhibition by Yan Zhao
Edited and published by Yvette Depaepe, the 12th of June 2025

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In the spotlight today, the exhibition 'Architectures in Black and White' by Yan Zhao.
Ann Yan Zhao quotes: 'Architecture is the solidification of culture, history, art, and feelings; and is the inheritance of civilization. They tell the stories of the times to mankind in a cohesive way. This is a collection of my architecture photos in black and white. I got a Ph.D. in computer science specialized in computer graphics and geometric modeling, which could have enhanced my sensitivity in geometric shapes. Also, I was a competitive ballroom dancer on sideline of my career life and was into painting before college. I always believe that art and science are interconnected, while philosophical mindset enables deep exploration and thinking. I believe architecture photography fits the combination of my interests. For my photography pursue, I like to catch the essence and soul of the objects that interest me and talk back in my own interpretation and expression. I take photography as a way of communication between me and the world around me, and as an exploration and artistic expression of my inner self. I believe that silent languages in artworks are more profound, large, and effective than explicit language that can be easier shared. Cognitive psychology is quite popular in recent years; people begin to pay attention to something beyond rational world, which play bigger role in our life and our decision making.'

You can view the complete exhibition here: [321] Architectures in Black and White by Yan Zhao
To trigger your curiosity, a small selection of images ...