Saturday, June 15, 2013

PSA Journal – Volume 17, Number 12 – December 1951


The 1951 Photographic Society Of America
International Exhibition







Francis Wu’s photo “Two Princesses” was exhibited in this exhibition, which was held in Detroit, Michigan from October 9 – November 4, 1951. This print was also featured in the “pictorial division” of the December issue of PSA Journal in an article about the photographs in their international exhibition.

Friday, April 12, 2013

South China Morning Post – Thursday, August 18, 1949

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION
 

Washington And Hong Kong Artists
Open To Public


The Photographic Society of Hong Kong has shown initiative by organizing a dual display of the work of American and American photographers.

The exhibition is being held in the Society’s clubroom in Prince’s Building and yesterday’s opening would have been a great success had it not been for the attempt to crowd a large number of visitors into a very limited area.

The opening of the exhibition as quite informal. The arrival of H.E. Sir Alexander Grantham together with a number of distinguished guests, and members of the Photographic Council of the Hong Kong Photographic Society, preceded the entry of the general public.

Sir Alexander and Lady Grantham spent over half an hour inspecting the pictures, asking many questions as officials around the club escorted them.

Exchange of Work

This is the first exhibition of its kind that has been held in Hong Kong and it is likely to lead to afar greater expansion of he original idea, which was to exchange with other countries both examples of local photographic art and ideas in general in connection with photography.

The Washington Council of Camera Clubs has sent to Hong Kong about fifty examples of their work, and Hong Kong in return sent them a like number of pictures made locally.

Judging by the present exhibition, the Colony can stand up well to the American standard.

The local organizers say that they are not looking at the competitive point of view so much as towards the value of eh national exchange of outlook on the art as a whole. Washington has sent pictures descriptive of scenery in that neighborhood; Hong Kong in return has sent prints illustrative of the life in this Colony. An interchange of views fro a technical standpoint has also been arranged. It has hoped that a similar arrangement will shortly be effected with Great Britain, India and other countries.

Visitors to the exhibition, which will remain open to the public each day will notice that the majority of Washington pictures represent snow scenes, which offer a wide scope to the camera enthusiast but which, unfortunately, are denied us here in Hong Kong.

An Old Master By Francis Wu

                                       
 Outstanding Pictures

Among the Hong Kong exhibits (89), “An Old Master” by Francis Wu, attracted much attention. Most of the works exhibited by the “6:20 Club” (so called from the ferry they catch on their weekly expeditions to the New Territories” were done in the early misty hours of the morning. The members have put up a creditable show, and should be encouraged to continue the good work of putting Hong Kong “on the mp” in photographic circles.

Honolulu Star Bulletin – Wednesday, April 6, 1949

Candid Camera
Fine Prints Received From China


A collection of 50 fine 16 x 20 prints by Francis Wu, FPSA of Hong Kong China has been received here by Milton T Suzukawa of the Camera Club Council of Hawaii

The prints will be mounted and exhibited at the Library of Hawaii.

They are examples of some of the finest work being done in China today, and represent top quality salon prints. Examining them will be helpful to photographers who are planning to enter the forthcoming Hawaii International salon being conducted by the council.

Poison By Francis Wu

Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Amateur Photographer – March 29, 1939

The A.P. Overseas Competition
The very large number of prints entered in this competition, and their general high standard of merit, has called for an increase in the number of awards. It will be seen, therefore, that  extra bronze plaques and certificates have been awarded. The prints from Hong Kong and Shanghai were particularly good this year.

Francis Wu of Hong Kong won an award in this competition with his print “Miss Butterfly Ying”

Friday, February 8, 2013

XXIV Internationaal Fotosalon – Fotoclub Vooruit – 1949


The 24th International Salon of Fotoclub Vooruit is held in Gent, Belgium from October 23 to November 1sr, 1949.

Francis Wu of Hong Kong has 4 prints in this exhibition and his print “Goddess Of Peace” won a bronze medal and was published in the salon catalog.

181    Goddess Of Peace (Bronzen Medaille)
182    Two On A Quiet Morning
183    Sunny Side Of Life
184    Smoke Dreams

Goddess Of Peace By Francis Wu

Friday, January 11, 2013

Mysore Photographic Society – September 29, 1950


Francis Wu
Permanent Collection

Vanity By Francis Wu

Francis Wu’s print “Vanity” was included in the Permanent Collection of the Mysore Photographic Society of India. It was also in the 1950 Mysore International Salon of Photography and  was awarded a finely carved sandalwood plaque inlaid with ivory. This photograph was also being reproduced in the salon catalog.