Kurt Tong (b. 1977, Hong Kong) graduated with a Master’s degree in documentary photography at the London College of Communication in 2006. Having grown up in the United Kingdom, his work revolves around exploring his Chinese roots, his upbringing and understanding of his motherland. Using multi-layered narratives, his recent work has dealt with the Asian Diaspora, Chinese funeral practices and early Chinese feminism.
Whilst much of Kurt's works are deeply rooted in photography, they incorporate elements of installation, the sculptural, performative elements and audience participation. His works push the boundaries of photography and the possibilities of the medium as a narrative tool.
His work has been widely exhibited; including the Victoria Museum, UK; The Finnish Musuem of Photography; the Chinese Cultural Foundation of San Francisco; Times Art Museum, China and Les Rencontres d’Arles, France. His monographs includes ‘In Case it Rains in Heaven’ (2011) Kehrer Verlag; ‘The Queen, The Chairman and I’ (2019) Dewi Lewis Publishing/LMP and ‘Combing for Ice and Jade’ (2019) Jiazazhi Press.