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In the eye of a travelling salesman
by Alan Kwang
Alan Kwang

Embark on an awe-inspiring visual voyage around the globe through the enchanting photography exhibition curated by Alan Kwang, aptly named “In The Eye of a Travelling Salesman”. A seasoned travelling salesperson, Alan set out on his adventures armed with a Leica camera in 2018. Captivated by the enchanting streets he had encountered, the photos captured during his spare moments allow us to immerse ourselves in their captivating world in a truly memorable way. Over the years, Alan has conscientiously created an extensive body of work that encapsulates the soul of each location he visited. Prepare to transcend time and space as we delve into the wonders of this extraordinary collection.

"In The Eye of a Travelling Salesman" goes beyond being a mere display of remarkable photography; it serves as a testament to the profound impact of human curiosity and the unifying power of travel. Alan Kwang's remarkable journey takes us on a global adventure, igniting a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world's diverse cultures, people and landscapes. This exhibition will kindle and unleash your inner passion, inspiring you to explore, embrace new experiences as well as witness the beauty that surrounds us, both near and far.

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About the photographer

I have always loved street and portrait photography. My early interests in photography started with cellphone cameras during my frequent business travels for many years.

Looking back, during those years of global travels, I have yearned to capture images of people and the lifestyle of different cultures in the places that I visited so much but never did because I wanted to travel “light”. I officially started dwelling into some serious photography only in 2018 and purchased my first mirrorless camera: I never looked back since.

I went on to appreciate street portraits genre in particular, now that camera comes with better resolutions, rendering and sharpness. I find it challenging to ask a stranger to pose for me in some countries; hence, I mainly shoot from the hip as much as possible and have been able to master it well enough to capture the little snippets of the daily lives of individuals or groups that I find interesting, expressive, unposed and complemented by the mood and their surroundings. The tough part is always to find ways to make them look at you as you snap away.

I would describe myself as a “chill” photographer. I enjoy having coffee, wines, cigars and desserts and do my photography walk without having to prepare for a shoot or the need to do so. I like my photography sessions to be relaxed, fun and stressless as our daily lives are already stressful enough.