Since 2009, the French collector and artist Thomas Sauvin has salvaged discarded negatives from a recycling plant on the edge of Beijing, negatives that were destined to destruction.
4 products
4 products
4 products
Black & White Print
HG-BSM-BW
Regular price $ 48.00Collage of vintage black and white studio portraits from the Beijing Silvermine archive with a "Beijing Silvermine 北京银矿" circular seal in the corner.
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Red Print 2
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Regular price $ 48.00Iconic image from the Beijing Silvermine archive with a double happiness symbol below. This is one photo of a series by Thomas Sauvin that showcases salvaged images from a Beijing factory, depicting an age-old tradition of smoking cigarettes at Chinese weddings. The smoke serves as a symbol of the sharing of air and unity among wedding participants.
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Starting a return or exchange takes just a few steps — no need to email us first:
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Domestic US Shipping:
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Questions? Visit our FAQ page, track your order, or contact us directly — we typically respond within 1-3 business days.
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