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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 1H 19M

Exploring Hong Kong's Hidden Basketball Courts: A Journey with Photographer Austin Bell

from the last meeting of the week · host Fernando Mendez

In this week’s episode, we welcome Austin Bell, a passionate photographer who has dedicated years to capturing every basketball court in Hong Kong. Austin recounts his journey from North Carolina to Hong Kong, and shares insights into how he meticulously documented an impressive 2,549 courts. He discusses the architectural significance of these spaces, the cultural fabric they represent, and the challenges he faced while photographing them. Austin also reveals the artistic and organizational efforts that went into compiling his work into a stunning book, now available for pre-order. Austin and Fernando explore the rich narratives behind these overlooked sites and the vibrant experiences found across the city's diverse landscapes. Join us for this enlightening conversation on photography, community, and the beauty of Hong Kong's basketball courts.

In this week’s episode, we welcome Austin Bell, a passionate photographer who has dedicated years to capturing every basketball court in Hong Kong. Austin recounts his journey from North Carolina to Hong Kong, and shares insights into how he meticulously documented an impressive 2,549 courts. He discusses the architectural significance of these spaces, the cultural fabric they represent, and the challenges he faced while photographing them. Austin also reveals the artistic and organizational efforts that went into compiling his work into a stunning book, now available for pre-order. Austin and Fernando explore the rich narratives behind these overlooked sites and the vibrant experiences found across the city's diverse landscapes. Join us for this enlightening conversation on photography, community, and the beauty of Hong Kong's basketball courts.

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