The photograph captures children playing in the street of a traditional neighbourhood 弄堂 in Shanghai. Seated and standing around a small ride-on toy, the children occupy a narrow passage lined with weathered walls, household objects, and everyday belongings. Their informal play contrasts with the modest surroundings, highlighting the lived character of the neighbourhood. Rendered in black and white, the photograph documents an ordinary moment of childhood within a community that was soon to be affected by urban redevelopment.
Childhood in Shanghai, China
Year of execution: 2008
Year of acquisition: 2024
Medium: Photographic prints
Dimension: 28.5 x 39 cm
Gift of the artist
Artist(s)
Tung Yue Nang 邓汝能
