2024 marks the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong photographer Chan Dick’s iconic work, “Chai Wan Fire Station.” PhotogStory is pleased to present a special exhibition of this marvellous series.

It all began with curiosity. For over six years, Chan Dick had been in his studio with the ventilation window closed. The outside world had never piqued his interest until a sudden howl pierced the silence one day. Intrigued, he approached the window and saw firefighters enjoying a volleyball game.

His studio window overlooked Chai Wan Fire Station and offered a vantage view of firefighters’ assemblies, washing up fire engines, volleyball games, and pupils’ visits. That tiny window opened up a brand new chapter of a curious journey.

Initially, his gaze was drawn out of sheer curiosity, and he spent a month simply observing. The more he saw, the more he was captivated. Chan Dick dedicated 15 months to meticulously documenting the Fire Station’s daily routine, selecting from 1,500 images to compile a collection of 40 that become the photo book Chai Wan Fire Station.

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