Since the invention of silver-based photography, the development of black and white photography has spanned over 180 years. The exhibition The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Noir & Blanc—A Story of Photography explores how photographers have utilised black and white photography as a timeless artistic medium to showcase their creative ideas.

In this series of guided tours, photographers from various fields will be invited to discuss different aspects of black and white photography, including its cultural background, darkroom printing techniques, and its unique qualities as a creative medium. In the transition from traditional film photography to the digital age, what varied enchantment has made black and white photography still a top choice for photographers even after more than a century?

Co-organised by M+ and French May Arts Festival, this event is one of the activities under the Jockey Club Community Outreach and Arts Education Programmes exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Guided Tour

24.05.2024 (Fri) 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm

The tour is led by Blues Wong and conducted in Cantonese. Register here. 

25.05.2024 (Sat) 2 pm – 3:15 pm 

This tour is led by Simon Wan and conducted in Cantonese. Register here. 

4 pm – 4:45 pm 

This tour is led by Iris Sham and conducted in Cantonese. Register here. 

02.06.2024 (Sun) 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

The tour is led by Blues Wong and conducted in English. Register here. 

2 pm – 2:45 pm

The tour is led by lambiseverywhere and conducted in Cantonese. Register here. 

Ticketing Info

The guided tour is free for ticket holders of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Noir & Blanc—A Story of Photography. Please retain a copy of your ticket to facilitate your entry to the gallery. Please see 'Get Tickets' for details. For more event arrangements and access features, please visit here. 

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