Dive into the captivating world of Hong Kongthrough Mikko Takkunen’s stunning photographyand Geoff Dyer’s essay.With his first photobook Hong Kong, The NewYork Times’ photo editor Mikko Takkunen captured one of the world’s greatest metropolisesduring a time of political uncertainty and thepandemic. As the city was still recovering fromthe aftermath of the antigovernment protestsof 219, Takkunen began to concentrate onthe purity of seeing and capturing the worldanew. Inspired by the masters of the New YorkSchool, like Faurer, Stettner, and Leiter, theFinnish photographer sought to capture HongKong in a fresh and innovative way, revealinghidden perspectives and moods that manyhave yet to see. His photos are both documentary and subjective, creating a narrativeof the city that‘s as captivating as it is beautiful. From the vibrant colors to the stunningtonalities, each photograph i