IndexSelected work, 1996–2026×

Photographic projectsTen Thousand Things2026–ongoing Plexiglass Arches and Plastic FlowersPhiladelphia, 2020–ongoing After-Images2022–2023 Little North RoadGuangzhou, 2009–2014 NablusWest Bank, 2011–2012 North Philadelphia2008–2013 Vacant Lots and Chinese TakeoutsPhiladelphia, 2008–2009 Shanghai Peripheries2005–2007 Beijing1998–2007

Documentary filmsUrsula von Rydingsvard: Into Her Own2019, 57 min The Barefoot Artist2014, 83 min Xu Bing: Phoenix2013, 17 min

PublicationsBooksBeijing 1998–2007In development Little North RoadKehrer Verlag, 2015 North PhiladelphiaKehrer Verlag, 2014ContributionsJournals, catalogues and anthologiesShopSigned books Limited editionsBooks with signed prints Prints

CommissionsReel2026 Philadelphia Museum of ArtCase study · videos, 2021–2026 Longwood GardensCase study · photographs PortfoliosDocumentary, portraits, architecture, landscape VideosFor museums and artists, 2014–2026 Photo storiesEditorial, architecture and institutions, 2003–2024

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WorkCommissions

In progress

Beijing 1998–2007Book · in development

2026

Ten Thousand ThingsProject · 2026–ongoing

Rising UpVideo · Philadelphia Museum of Art Reel, 2026Videos for museums and cultural institutions

2024

Philly Creatives at WorkVideo · Philadelphia Museum of Art West ConservatoryPhotographs · Longwood Gardens Longwood GardensCase study · photographs

2023

The Shape of TimeVideo · Philadelphia Museum of Art

2022

After-ImagesProject · 2022–2023

Circus: Ronan and Erwan BouroullecVideo · Philadelphia Museum of Art Carmen Winant: A Brand New EndVideo · The Print Center David Lebe: A Life in PhotographsVideo · Philadelphia Museum of Art

2021

Philadelphia Museum of ArtCase study · videos, 2021–2026

2020

Plexiglass Arches and Plastic FlowersProject · Philadelphia, 2020–ongoing

2019

Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her OwnDocumentary film · 57 min

For Freedoms: YearbookPhotographs · Mural Arts Philadelphia and Tilt

2017

Bund Finance CentrePhotographs · Shanghai Ursula von Rydingsvard: ScientiaVideo · McGovern Institute, MIT

2015

Little North RoadBook · Kehrer Verlag Little North RoadShort film

Ursula von Rydingsvard: Giardino della MarinaressaVideo · Venice Biennale

2014

The Barefoot ArtistDocumentary film · 83 min North PhiladelphiaBook · Kehrer Verlag

Canton RebelsPhotographs · M, le magazine du Monde Lessons from the World’s Best Public SchoolPhotographs · Newsweek Annabeth RosenVideo · Beam Contemporary Art

2013

Xu Bing: PhoenixShort film · 17 min

Architect Wang ShuPhotographs · Aston Martin Magazine

2012

The Hidden Grave of History’s Greatest WarriorPhotographs · Newsweek

2011

NablusProject · West Bank, 2011–2012

2009

Little North RoadProject · Guangzhou, 2009–2014

Five Things the U.S. Can Learn from ChinaPhotographs · TIME Obama’s NeighborhoodPhotographs · Zeit Magazin Find Xian Di!Photographs · Nido

2008

North PhiladelphiaProject · 2008–2013 Vacant Lots and Chinese TakeoutsProject · Philadelphia, 2008–2009

2007

Zhang Huan’s Shanghai StudioPhotographs · Art + Auction Re-educationPhotographs · The New York Times Magazine China GardensPhotographs · Matrix Shanghai’s Youth CollectivesPhotographs · Dazed & Confused

2005

Shanghai PeripheriesProject · 2005–2007

2003

Little Girl LostPhotographs · Telegraph Magazine

1998

BeijingProject · 1998–2007

Cities in changeStreets, edges and neighbourhoods while they are being rebuilt, abandoned or left behind.

BeijingPhotography · 1998–2007 Beijing 1998–2007Book · forthcoming Shanghai PeripheriesPhotography · 2005–2007 Vacant Lots and Chinese TakeoutsPhotography · Philadelphia, 2008–2009 North PhiladelphiaPhotography · 2008–2013 North PhiladelphiaBook · Kehrer Verlag Plexiglass Arches and Plastic FlowersPhotography · Philadelphia, 2020–ongoing

Trade, migration and encounterPeople who move for work, and the places where communities meet and do business.

Little North RoadPhotography · Guangzhou, 2009–2014 Little North RoadBook · Kehrer Verlag Plexiglass Arches and Plastic FlowersPhotography · Philadelphia, 2020–ongoing Vacant Lots and Chinese TakeoutsPhotography · Philadelphia, 2008–2009 Ten Thousand ThingsPhotography · 2026–ongoing

Artists at workPortraits of other makers, mostly in film.

Ursula von Rydingsvard: Into Her OwnFilm · 57 min The Barefoot ArtistFilm · 83 min Xu Bing: PhoenixFilm · 17 min Carmen Winant: A Brand New EndCommissioned video · The Print Center

Contested groundPlaces shaped by occupation, borders and military bases.

NablusPhotography · West Bank, 2011–2012

How pictures are madeA notebook, a machine, a factory: work about the image itself.

After-ImagesPhotography · 2022–2023 Ten Thousand ThingsPhotography · 2026–ongoing

CommissionsFilms and photographs made for museums, gardens and publications.

Rising UpCommissioned video · Philadelphia Museum of Art Philly Creatives at WorkCommissioned video · Philadelphia Museum of Art Longwood GardensCommissioned photography · West Conservatory The Shape of TimeCommissioned video · Philadelphia Museum of Art CircusCommissioned video · Philadelphia Museum of Art Carmen Winant: A Brand New EndCommissioned video · The Print Center EditorialCommissioned photography · TIME, Newsweek, Le Monde, Zeit, 2003–2015 Fosun FoundationCommissioned photography · Shanghai