Gulangyu: A photographic exploration of its colonial heritage

Abstract

As Artist in Residence at the Art Centre of Xiamen University in 2005, I had an opportunity to visit Xiamen (formerly known as Amoy) on many occasions and to photograph examples of the colonial style architecture. Following a brief introduction to the history of Xiamen/ Amoy, I provide a selection of these photographs to provide some sense of the architectural novelty of this fascinating place whose buildings are symbolic of a significant aspect of China's rich and varied history.