Luru Wei

Luru Wei is a Chinese photographer and visual artist based in Beijing. She is best known for her work exploring the relationship between people and their environment, often through the lens of urbanization.

Born in Beijing in 1988, Luru Wei grew up surrounded by the rapid changes of the city. This experience has had a profound influence on her work, which often focuses on the tension between traditional and modern life in China. Her photographs capture moments of everyday life, from street scenes to intimate portraits, with an eye for detail and a sense of nostalgia.

In addition to her photography, Luru Wei has also worked as a curator and educator. She has curated exhibitions at galleries around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. She has also taught workshops at universities such as Tsinghua University and Peking University.

Luru Wei's work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, TIME Magazine, Vogue China, and Harper's Bazaar China. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally at venues such as The Photographers' Gallery in London and The International Center of Photography in New York City. In 2018 she was awarded the prestigious Prix Pictet Award for her series “Urbanization” which explored urban transformation in China over a period of five years.

Luru Wei continues to explore themes related to urbanization through her photography while also working on other projects that focus on social issues such as gender equality and environmental protection.