Reagan Louie

American

1951, California, United States

Interviews with the Artist

A two-part interview series with Reagan Louie.

Part 1
San Francisco–based photographer Reagan Louie shares photos and stories chronicling his early childhood, family, and travels to China from the 1980s through today. Watch along as Louie puts the one thousand words his photographs elicit in order, weaving the narrative of his journey documenting evolution, revolution, culture, and identity.

Part 2
Explore San Francisco Chinatown with photographer Reagan Louie. His notable work captures China throughout the decades, but the beginning of his journey started right here in this historic local neighborhood. Listen as he shares how grief transformed his artistic practice to center community and joy.

Music by local artists Yi Fang and Oddity.

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