The National Security Law in Hong Kong will put arts and cultural workers at risk of violating prohibitions and create a climate of fear and self-censorship that harms artistic expression, free speech, cultural exchange and even personal security. Being a humble part in the creative industries and photography scene in Hong Kong we would like to take this opportunity to voice our concerns.
Photography has a long history of being an important medium as a truthful record of our own world. A bookstore on the other hand is a platform where the readers can meet all views and opinions. Without the above mentioned freedoms secured The Salt Yard can hardly function in the way we set out to do.
Even though the coronavirus pandemic has put us into hiatus and global mailing services is still limited, we have decided to reopen our store as a way to declare where we stand.
#photobook #NationalSecurityLaw #WeDunnoHowFarWeCanGo
Photography has a long history of being an important medium as a truthful record of our own world. A bookstore on the other hand is a platform where the readers can meet all views and opinions. Without the above mentioned freedoms secured The Salt Yard can hardly function in the way we set out to do.
Even though the coronavirus pandemic has put us into hiatus and global mailing services is still limited, we have decided to reopen our store as a way to declare where we stand.
#photobook #NationalSecurityLaw #WeDunnoHowFarWeCanGo