Photographer Yue Sun joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss his work from Inner Mongolia and the transition of his hometown from coal mining to tourism.
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Yue Sun discusses his photography work and the transition of his hometown from coal mining to tourism.
Photographer Yue Sun joins Michael Chovan-Dalton from the 2026 Chico Review to discuss His work from Inner Mongolia and the transition of his hometown from coal mining to tourism. https://www.yuesunphoto.com https://www.instagram.com/__4le_/ b. 1998, Wuhai, Inner Mongolia, China Based in Shanghai, China Yue Sun is a self-taught Chinese photographer, currently working as a freelance-architect in Shanghai. BA Architecture(ARB/RIBA Part I), Architecture Association School of Architecture Group Exhibitions 2026 - Gui Qu Lai Xi, FujiFilm X-Space, Hangzhou, China 2025 - 6th Lanzhou International Image Biennale This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book Club - Begin Building your dream photobook library today at: https://charcoalbookclub.com
People in this episode
Host: Michael Chovan-Dalton
Guest: Yue Sun
Topics covered
- photography
- Inner Mongolia
- tourism
- coal mining
- architecture
- freelance work
Keywords
- Yue Sun
- photography
- Inner Mongolia
- tourism
- coal mining
- Shanghai
- architecture
Sponsors
Charcoal Book Club
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Gui Qu Lai Xi, 6th Lanzhou International Image Biennale
Places: Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, China
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