A scarce monograph from one of the most transformative voices in modern avant-garde photography, Republic (2012) represents a foundational moment in the brief yet prolific career of the late Chinese photographer and poet Ren Hang (1987–2017). Published in France by Éditions du LIC in a strict print run of just 500 copies.
Shot entirely on analogue point-and-shoot cameras, Republic captures Ren Hang’s circle of friends in Beijing navigating vulnerability, intimacy, and subversion. Set against minimalist interiors, outdoor natural landscapes, and stark urban architecture, his nude subjects interlock into sculptural, surreal, and often humorous compositions that directly challenge societal taboos around bodily autonomy and sexuality in contemporary China.
Title: Republic Publisher: Éditions du LIC Publication Date: 2012 Binding: Hardcover Language: English / French Book Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket Condition: N/A Edition: 1st Edition, numbered of 500 Size: 30 x 30 cm Pages: 140
