The Ancient Towers

Name: The Ancient Towers – Zhang Yu-Ming
Brand: Zen Foto Gallery
SKU: ZFG-2010-ZYM-AT-SC
Price: 32.00 EUR
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The Ancient Towers – Zhang Yu-Ming

Zhang Yu-Ming

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A meditative photobook by Zhang Yu-Ming documenting Buddhist stone towers across China as part of his lifelong pilgrimage.

About The Ancient Towers

The Ancient Towers by Chinese photographer Zhang Yu-Ming (Zen Foto Gallery, 2010) presents a profound visual journey through Buddhist stone towers scattered across China. Combining personal devotion with artistic documentation, Zhang photographed over a thousand ancient towers, each preceded by a humble prayer, transforming the series into both an archive and a spiritual pilgrimage. With 40 black-and-white images across 48 pages, the book captures the austere beauty, melancholy, and quiet joy of these sacred structures. This limited edition softcover publication reflects Zhang’s dedication to preserving cultural memory through contemplative photography.

About Zhang Yu-Ming

Zhang Yu-Ming (张玉明, born 1967 in Anhui, China) is a Chinese photographer and visual artist. Originally trained in painting and sculpture, he worked as a junior high school teacher before completing a Master’s degree in photography at the Chinese Academy of Art (2008–2010). His work explores themes of cultural heritage, spirituality, and devotion, with The Ancient Towers representing his most iconic long-term project. Zhang has identified and documented thousands of Buddhist stone towers across China, combining traditional ritual practices with contemporary photographic expression.

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