INFORMAL ARRANGEMENTS

Improvised back alley seating in Hong Kong. Captured by long-time resident Michael Wolf, the chairs speak of how these hidden lanes are used for momentary rest and how discarded items are brought back to life. This is no chic upcycling, just functional and inventive re-use. The haphazard arrangements form a captivating urban still life.

“Hong Kong’s back alleys are often unnoticed against their more glamorous counterparts of dazzling architecture. However, they present an authentic slice of Hong Kong’s grass roots culture. In my opinion they should be nominated as a heritage site.” – Michael Wolf.