Tong Bingxue 仝冰雪

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Visuals of Greater China. Curated by Tong Bingxue仝冰雪, Collector & Historian, Author: History of Photo Studios in China, A Life in Portraits. DM open.

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    Chengdu’s subway stations just upgraded their free AC zones for the summer heat! Now with dedicated seating, locals are using the space to study, take online classes, or just hang…

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    Chengdu’s subway stations just upgraded their free AC zones for the summer heat…
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    A 1990s Chinese studio gimmick: dress-up family photos. One portrait, half a modern epic — told through the clothes they wore. Can you tell which era each outfit belongs to?

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    A 1990s Chinese studio gimmick: dress-up family photos. One portrait, half a mo…
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    A breathtaking tribute to Master Hongyi (1880–1942), modern China's iconic monk, artist, and poet. Sculpted by Tian Guoran (2022), the figure beautifully emerges from the raw tree…

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    A breathtaking tribute to Master Hongyi (1880–1942), modern China's iconic monk…
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    Visiting the birthplace of the Wuchang Uprising in Wuhan! This very spot—once the barracks of the 8th Engineering Battalion of the Hubei New Army—is where the first shot of the 19…

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    Visiting the birthplace of the Wuchang Uprising in Wuhan! This very spot—once t…Visiting the birthplace of the Wuchang Uprising in Wuhan! This very spot—once t…
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    Breakfast in Wuhan, hot dry noodles and refreshing mung bean soup – a breakfast that drew Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun to this humble local stall just last month.

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    Breakfast in Wuhan, hot dry noodles and refreshing mung bean soup – a breakfast…Breakfast in Wuhan, hot dry noodles and refreshing mung bean soup – a breakfast…
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    Fuzhou Women's Headwear, 1900. The two women in front wear the classic “three hairpins” (三条簪) style — a simple daily headdress of three decorative pins favored by rural working wo…

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    Fuzhou Women's Headwear, 1900. The two women in front wear the classic “three h…
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    Mount Tai in Shandong sparked outrage in China after installing a 135km razor wire fence around non-tourist areas to stop illegal trekking and fires. Critics slam the move as "vis…

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    Mount Tai in Shandong sparked outrage in China after installing a 135km razor w…Mount Tai in Shandong sparked outrage in China after installing a 135km razor w…
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    The vibes of Metro stations, Chengdu, SW China.

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    The vibes of Metro stations, Chengdu, SW China.The vibes of Metro stations, Chengdu, SW China.The vibes of Metro stations, Chengdu, SW China.The vibes of Metro stations, Chengdu, SW China.
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    Insane Hong Kong, 1998, by Birdy Chu.

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    Insane Hong Kong, 1998, by Birdy Chu.
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    1982 vs. 2026 📸✨ Gan Jing干静, Hangzhou's very first licensed individual business owner after China's Reform and Opening Up. Holding the city's "Individual Business License No. 001,…

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    1982 vs. 2026 📸✨ Gan Jing干静, Hangzhou's very first licensed individual business…1982 vs. 2026 📸✨ Gan Jing干静, Hangzhou's very first licensed individual business…
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    This Saturday afternoon (July 4th), I will be giving a talk in Wuhan: "Investigation and Construction: Academicizing Private Photograph Collections" The venue itself is a gem—Lizh…

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    This Saturday afternoon (July 4th), I will be giving a talk in Wuhan: "Investig…This Saturday afternoon (July 4th), I will be giving a talk in Wuhan: "Investig…This Saturday afternoon (July 4th), I will be giving a talk in Wuhan: "Investig…
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    One of the last photographs of Eileen Chang, 1992, on her California Senior Citizen Identification Card. Chang is one of the most influential modern Chinese writer, known for her…

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    One of the last photographs of Eileen Chang, 1992, on her California Senior Cit…One of the last photographs of Eileen Chang, 1992, on her California Senior Cit…
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    My boy is all grown up! Graduated today! 🎓 Wishing him hope, health, and happiness in the next chapter.❤️

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    My boy is all grown up! Graduated today! 🎓 Wishing him hope, health, and happin…My boy is all grown up! Graduated today! 🎓 Wishing him hope, health, and happin…
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    New member in my studio. BTW this desk lamp dates back to the 1930s and was widely popular in banks, government offices, and foreign trading firms at the time in China.

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    New member in my studio. BTW this desk lamp dates back to the 1930s and was wid…New member in my studio. BTW this desk lamp dates back to the 1930s and was wid…
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    In Dec 1992, Western pop culture made a bold return to mainland China. Shanghai’s Peace Hotel hosted its first public Christmas Eve gala—featuring a groundbreaking bikini dance pe…

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    In Dec 1992, Western pop culture made a bold return to mainland China. Shanghai…
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    Separated by 600 years, united by the grind of sun blocking👒

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    Separated by 600 years, united by the grind of sun blocking👒
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    Selfie of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok in Dalian today. Credit @ms2030

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    Selfie of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok…
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    Chinese community marching to celebrate the election of the President and Vice President by the National Assembly of the Republic of China, Hong Kong, 1948.

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    Chinese community marching to celebrate the election of the President and Vice…
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    The "influencer" rickshaw driver of old Beijing, 1946. Beyond pulling his carriage, he could introduce Beijing's historic sites in fluent English, Russian, and conversational Japa…

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    The "influencer" rickshaw driver of old Beijing, 1946. Beyond pulling his carri…The "influencer" rickshaw driver of old Beijing, 1946. Beyond pulling his carri…
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    Chiang Kai-shek with his wife and her sisters, March 3, 1942, Chungking.

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    Chiang Kai-shek with his wife and her sisters, March 3, 1942, Chungking.
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    Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节with friends in Beijing. Wishing you all a joyful holiday!

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    Celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival 端午节with friends in Beijing. Wishing you al…
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    Wang Mintong （left）and Meng Xiaodong in Manchu traditional attire (Qizhuang), 1930s. Wang Mintong (王敏彤): Known as the "Most Beautiful Qing Princess," she was the cousin of Last Em…

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    Wang Mintong （left）and Meng Xiaodong in Manchu traditional attire (Qizhuang), 1…
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    Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a selfie with then British Prime Minister David Cameron and Manchester City player Sergio Aguero, during his visit to Manchester City Footba…

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    Chinese President Xi Jinping poses for a selfie with then British Prime Ministe…
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    Temple in the water. Longxing Temple龙兴寺, Chengdu. Longxing Temple (built in 337 AD) was originally founded as a sacred sanctuary to enshrine Buddha’s relics. Today, it is reborn t…

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    Temple in the water. Longxing Temple龙兴寺, Chengdu. Longxing Temple (built in 337…
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    A group of Tibetan herders play billiards on the pasture, near Xiangpi Mountain, China's western Qinghai province, 1999. Photo by Natalie Behring.

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    A group of Tibetan herders play billiards on the pasture, near Xiangpi Mountain…
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    West Lake, Hangzhou.

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    West Lake, Hangzhou.
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    The bizarre "Mango Cult" during China's Cultural Revolution,1968. 🥭 The hysteria began on August 5, when Mao Zedong re-gifted a box of Pakistani Sindhri mangoes to a worker propag…

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    The bizarre "Mango Cult" during China's Cultural Revolution,1968. 🥭 The hysteri…
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    This ancient painting《宋太祖蹴鞠图》, depicts the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty enjoying "Cuju"—the ancient Chinese football, ca 960 AD. #Worldcup2026 #WorldCupVibes

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    This ancient painting《宋太祖蹴鞠图》, depicts the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty…
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    Chinese propaganda poster, 1956, designed by Huang ShanLai(黄善赉）. While Team China is missing from the World Cup field today, this vintage poster reminds us of a time when the pass…

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    Chinese propaganda poster, 1956, designed by Huang ShanLai(黄善赉）. While Team Chi…
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    An 'altar boy' in the ritual procession, the little angel is terrified that his wings might fall off. Fengxiang County, Shaanxi, 1999. 📸 Photo by Yang Yankang.

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    An 'altar boy' in the ritual procession, the little angel is terrified that his…