Hong Kong artist Gretchen So looks back on pre-911 New York with her new exhibition
Does anyone remember what life was like back then?
When 9/11 unfolded, the world changed, but for Hong Kong artist Gretchen So, life in New York remained unchanged. Ahead of her exhibition at HKI Gallery, titled 'The World Trade Center: Before Memory', So reflects on the pre-9/11 New York she captured through her photography. With a keen eye for detail, she documented the city’s bustling streets, iconic bridges, and waterfronts on medium-format film, unaware that her images would later take on new significance in a post-9/11 world.
The exhibition, running until October 31, offers a glimpse into the pre-tragedy era as So intended, asking visitors to contemplate the impact of 9/11 on their lives and recollections of life before the catastrophe.
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