Asia Insight (2012)

S3E25 China through the Lens of Youth

A new wave of young Chinese photographers is emerging, catching global interest with their bold and unconventional representations of contemporary China. Their art highlights the fears and challenges faced by a marginalized youth, often facing censorship that prevents them from reaching mainstream audiences. To share their vision, these photographers turn to the internet for self-promotion and seek to publish their works abroad. This episode delves into the lives of this new generation of artists as they meticulously document the realities of modern China.