Simon Vansteenwinckel / Wuhan Radiography

Curiosity can be a serious flaw, as well as one of the greatest qualities. But it is also the very essence of photography. During these times when we have been deprived of our freedom, Simon Vansteenwinckel has tried to find a way to stay inquisitive, continuing to travel rather than falling back on himself. From his living room, he opens a window on the world courtesy of the amazing tool Google Street View. This tool enables us to travel to virtually all parts of the planet. Wuhan, the place where it all began, centre of the pandemic and a little-known city, is now at the heart of rumours and current affairs. And that is precisely where the photographer has pointed his cursor. He photographs his computer screen using Washi F film, originally used in medical radiography for diagnosing respiratory diseases. It’s like having a personal and distorted X-ray of the city.

This project was exhibited at Hangar during the exhibition The World Within (PhotoBrussels Festival 05)

Published by Éric Le Brun with Laurène Becquart, Élodie Collet
English, French, Chinese

Text by: Johan Grzelczyk

99 pages
2022