Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao

Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao is a Taiwanese-American photographer best known for his large-scale, composite panoramic images that document urban life and community in New York City. His landmark series 'Habitat 7' captures the vibrant street life of Jackson Heights, Queens, combining hundreds of photographs into seamless, densely populated tableaux that reveal the rhythms and diversity of urban neighborhoods. His work explores themes of identity, immigration, and the social fabric of contemporary cities, earning him recognition in both fine art and documentary photography circles.