This week’s photo takeover is “RIP Laoximen” — a collection of photos by Shanghai street photographer Qian Yang, capturing life in the rapidly-disappearing neighborhood.

I really liked the mixed colors when I passed through here — it seemed like a palette, so I stopped and waited for a while until someone went into the room. The silhouette through the curtains made for a sense of story.

For more about Laoximen:

Photos: Inside the Disappearing Alleyways of Shanghai’s Laoximen

Article May 21, 2018