https://www.scmp.com/rss/500042/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Through his lens, Wing Shya captured the essence of Hong Kong cinema’s golden years. He photographed some of the industry’s biggest stars and worked closely with Wong Kar-wai on several films. His moody, saturated colors, whimsical compositions, and blur effects have found many imitators. Wing started out as a graphic designer but became a photographer after shooting CD covers for friends of friends. He moved into film after Wong asked him to join the crew in Argentina in 1997 for the filming... https://www.scmp.com/culture/meet-man-who-photographed-wong-kar-wai/article/3000203?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/meet-man-who-photographed-wong-kar-wai/article/3000203?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Oct 2018 15:05:34 +0000 Hong Kong’s love for the Vespa has always burned bright, right from the '50s, when the iconic scooter started grabbing attention outside Europe. The Vespa, which means “wasp” in Italian, retains its cult-like status due to its largely unchanged design elements. In the '50s and '60s in the British colony, the colorful scooter was seen everywhere from race tracks to being deployed by the police force. Enthusiasts were already tinkering and modding Vespas, and the fandom was strong. These images... https://www.scmp.com/culture/vespas-vintage-1950s-hong-kong-photos/article/2152777?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/culture/vespas-vintage-1950s-hong-kong-photos/article/2152777?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Jun 2018 07:15:15 +0000