Chinatown in Focus: Fred Herzog In and Around Chinatown

A photographic projection on the exterior façade of the Chinatown Storytelling Centre at 168 E Pender St near Main St, Vancouver.

On view every day from dusk until 11 pm.

As part of the 2025 Capture Photography Festival, a captivating collection of Fred Herzog’s iconic photographs will be projected as a public art installation in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown. Focusing specifically on the neighbourhood and its surrounding areas, Herzog’s images offer an intimate look at the vibrancy and complexity of Vancouver’s Chinatown in the mid-twentieth century. Known for his pioneering use of colour photography, Herzog’s work captures the rich textures of daily life, the interplay of cultures, and the evolving urban landscape with a rare depth and clarity.

Through state-of-the-art projection, the installation will breathe new life into Herzog’s images, casting them onto the very buildings he once photographed. The projection will transform the public space, offering viewers a chance to experience the area’s history in a dynamic way, while reflecting on the ongoing changes in this culturally significant neighbourhood.

Set against the backdrop of Chinatown’s distinctive architecture, the exhibition highlights Herzog’s keen eye for detail and his ability to freeze moments of quiet beauty in an otherwise bustling city. This installation invites both residents and visitors to reflect on the past, present, and future of Vancouver’s Chinatown, while celebrating the lasting legacy of one of Canada’s most influential photographers.

Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, the Chinatown Storytelling Centre, Equinox Gallery, and the Estate of Fred Herzog.