“Conflict Hong Kong” is a decade‑long photographic project by Kasper Forest that records the city’s dramatic transformations while spotlighting marginalised groups.
Project Scope
Over ten years the photographer has engaged deeply with issues of identity, capturing people from grassroots backgrounds, the homeless, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ groups and cultural minorities, according to a press release.
Voices from the Community
Subjects share personal reflections, such as Nicole Nery declaring, “I decided to take control over my life. I decided to call myself an artist, a creative, if you will.”; Kamil Arkantyne noting, “In being lost, I found back what matters most: an unconditional lust for life.”; and Dewi Sartika expressing love for the city’s tolerance.
Why It Matters
Forest’s work aims to make marginalised communities visible and to celebrate their differences as “a precious form of existence,” offering a rare visual record of Hong Kong’s evolving social landscape.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “Conflict Hong Kong”?
“Conflict Hong Kong” is a decade‑long photographic project by Kasper Forest that records Hong Kong’s dramatic transformations with a focus on marginalised groups.
Who are the people featured in the project?
The project includes individuals from grassroots backgrounds, the homeless, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ groups and cultural minorities, as noted in the press release.
Where can the exhibition be seen?
The exhibition “Human Conflicts – A Decade of Recording the Invisible” is on display at Tokyo’s Victoria 1842 Cafe & Bookstore from February 13 to March 1.
How might this visual archive influence public understanding of Hong Kong’s social dynamics?
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