Photographer Michael Wolf is best known for his portrayals of real life in large cities around the world.
Photographer Michael Wolf is best known for his portrayals of real life in large cities around the world.
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Space, or lack of, is a reoccurring theme in his work.
Space, or lack of, is a reoccurring theme in his work.
Michael Wolf
"Tokyo Compression" captures rush hour in the city.
"Tokyo Compression" captures rush hour in the city.
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Wolf currently resides in Hong Kong, where this photo was taken.
Wolf currently resides in Hong Kong, where this photo was taken.
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The "Architecture Density" series looks at Hong Kong's housing problem.
The "Architecture Density" series looks at Hong Kong's housing problem.
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"In both instances -- Tokyo's trains and Hong Kong's homes -- you see people in cramped and tiny spaces. It's equally abysmal," says Wolf.
"In both instances -- Tokyo's trains and Hong Kong's homes -- you see people in cramped and tiny spaces. It's equally abysmal," says Wolf.
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"You see this incredible example of urban anthropology -- dozens of seating arrangements from re-purposed broken chairs, rolls of string that have been collected so they can be reused another day," comments Wolf.
"You see this incredible example of urban anthropology -- dozens of seating arrangements from re-purposed broken chairs, rolls of string that have been collected so they can be reused another day," comments Wolf.
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In a change in tone, Wolf's most recent project, "Informal Solutions," celebrates Hong Kong residents.
In a change in tone, Wolf's most recent project, "Informal Solutions," celebrates Hong Kong residents.
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The series shows the creative ingenuity of some Hong Kong inhabitants as they seek new solutions in their surroundings.
The series shows the creative ingenuity of some Hong Kong inhabitants as they seek new solutions in their surroundings.
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Wolf's body of work also extends to European and American cities.
Wolf's body of work also extends to European and American cities.
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"Paris Abstract" is an alternative view of Paris' rooftops.
"Paris Abstract" is an alternative view of Paris' rooftops.
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"You can photograph these places to look like a glittery metropolis ... but the reality is they are not," said Wolf.
"You can photograph these places to look like a glittery metropolis ... but the reality is they are not," said Wolf.
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Wolf's "Transparent City" series looks at architecture and living in Chicago.
Wolf's "Transparent City" series looks at architecture and living in Chicago.
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The series not only shows the buildings, but also its inhabitants.
The series not only shows the buildings, but also its inhabitants.
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Some of the images, which were taken with a powerful telephoto lens, show details shots of residents' homes.
Some of the images, which were taken with a powerful telephoto lens, show details shots of residents' homes.
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