Feng Li's Exhibition Tour and Tea Ceremony: Insights into Modern Chinese Art

With the Chinese New Year, Fotografiska unveils the exhibition "White Nights in Wonderland" by internationally acclaimed street and fashion photographer Feng Li. This exhibition presents contemporary society as a surreal spectacle.

Come and be part of an extraordinary experience that allows you to visit and engage with the exhibition in a truly unique way. On February 10 at 6 PM, a transformative tea ceremony will take place in Feng Li's exhibition hall, accompanied by captivating photographic art and reflections on contemporary Chinese culture and art.

The tea ceremony will be conducted by Jaanus Leplaan from Chado Tea Shop, who has been immersed in the world of tea for the past 10 years. Following the ceremony, an exhibition tour will be guided by Asian studies expert Rando Künnapuu, offering deeper insights into the distant landscapes of Chinese art and culture.

Feng Li "White Nights in Wonderland"

With the Chinese New Year, Fotografiska opens an exhibition by photographer Feng Li titled "White Nights in Wonderland", inviting visitors to experience modern society through a surreal spectacle. Internationally acclaimed street and fashion photographer Feng Li has developed a distinctive visual language — his photos stand out in a world saturated with images for their unique ability to embrace irony and highlight the humor in everyday life.

Tea Ceremony

The tea ceremony is a simple practice for self-development, helping to cultivate a meditative presence and create inner balance—something often lost in today’s fast-paced life. During the ceremony, participants sit together in a circle on cushions on the floor, taking the time to experience a state of mindfulness and ease while savoring a steaming bowl of tea. Screens and smart devices are set aside for a while, and tea sourced from the ancient forests of China is enjoyed in a direct and simple way, as it has been for thousands of years.

Jaanus Leplaan from Chado

Tea master Jaanus Leplaan is a world traveler driven by the desire to see and experience everything firsthand. His adventures and jobs have taken him from the USA to Australia, Japan, and Estonia. In 2018, he attended a tea school in Taiwan, discovering a field he wanted to dedicate himself to. “After drinking tea, people usually find themselves on the same wavelength. The conversations that follow are often deeper and more engaging than they might have been without tea,” says Jaanus.

Asian Studies Specialist Rando Künnapuu

Rando Künnapuu is a master's student in Asian studies with a focus on China at Tallinn University. He holds a bachelor's degree in Chinese studies from the University of Cambridge. Rando has studied the Chinese language for six years, including time in Taiwan (2019; 2020–2021) and Mainland China (June–August 2024 at Peking University and in Fujian at the Global Chinese Language Competition as a representative of Estonia). Previously, he has also been a visiting researcher at Tallinn University.

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