Founded in 2011 by Dr Marine Cabos-Brullé, Photography of China is an independent online platform dedicated to photography in and about China. It brings together diverse perspectives on the country, its people, and its history, while fostering connections across photographic, artistic, and academic communities.
The platform provides a space for the study of photographic practices in China, from the introduction of the medium to the present day. Through its publications, archives, and research resources, Photography of China makes a wide range of visual and scholarly materials accessible to researchers, students, photography professionals, and the wider public.
Marine Cabos-Brullé is an art historian specialising in the history of photography in China. She holds a PhD from SOAS, University of London, and has lectured at SOAS, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Christie’s. She is also the founder of France China Archives, an open-access scholarly database documenting photographic archives relating to China held in French collections.
Dr Marine Cabos-Brullé 马琳珂
Founder & President
Born in China and raised in France, Zack developed an early interest in photography and visual culture. Drawing on his knowledge of both the French and Chinese markets, he contributed to the development of Photography of China’s digital services and international reach. He also runs a digital agency specialising in mobile and web development.
Zack Cao 曹智毅
Vice-President
Ling is a creative marketer specialising in digital strategy and social media. She has supported the growth of websites and online communities through content development and audience engagement. She studied photography at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and has integrated photography into her entrepreneurial projects. Her work was also recognised by GUP New Photo Talent.
Ling Lin 林铃
Digital Marketing Consultant
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