The photograph captures pedestrians moving through Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The photograph uses motion blur to render the figures as fleeting forms, with overlapping silhouettes creating a sense of continuous movement across the frame. Set against the broad, open space of the square, the blurred figures contrast with the more static architectural and urban elements in the background. Rendered in black and white, the work emphasises movement, transience and the rhythm of everyday life in one of Beijing’s most recognisable public spaces.
Passersby at Tiananmen, Beijing, China
Year of execution: 2007
Year of acquisition: 2024
Medium: Photographic prints
Dimension: 28.5 x 39 cm
Gift of the artist
