Hai Bo

Hai Bo (b. 1962) is a Chinese photographer known for his poignant diptych works that juxtapose archival photographs from the Cultural Revolution era with contemporary images of the same individuals decades later, exploring themes of memory, time, and historical change in China. His practice investigates the psychological and social transformations undergone by Chinese society, creating a visual dialogue between past and present that speaks to collective and personal identity. Widely exhibited internationally, Hai Bo is considered one of the leading figures in contemporary Chinese photography.