iSpeakChina by Adrian Fisk – General

blindboys.org — A really interesting collection of photos: "I looked for young Chinese aged from 16 – 30 years, gave them a piece of paper and simply told them they could write what ever they wanted to on the piece of paper, I then photographed them holding the paper."

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jaycasey 2 years 2 days ago

very interesting indeed. and a great idea. what a huge difference in young peoples aspirations in the countryside and what I experienced in Shanghai. Shanghai was so completely materialistic. Many of these comments on cards are thoughtful.

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