Beijing 2008: A Photographic Journey 2008
走进北京：摄影之旅

From the fifteenth-century Forbidden City to the new titanium, egg- shaped National Opera House, Beijing offers visitors some of the world’s most stunning architectural views. The exhibition presented an architectural overview of this world famous city—the political, educational, and cultural center of China. Timed to coincide with the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, the exhibition presented sixty photographs, including contemporary images by twenty Chinese photographers from the Beijing City Photographers Association. These photographers focused on famous landmarks in Beijing, such as the CCTV headquarters by Rem Koolhaas, the National Stadium (also called the Bird’s Nest) by Herzog & de Meuron, and Terminal 3 at the Beijing Capital International Airport conceived by Norman Foster, all designed by prominent architects. By displaying photographs dating from the 1930s, this exhibition also gave visitors insights into the historical context of the development of Beijing.