Chinese Photography Series Captures Post-lockdown Anxiety

While it feels like a lifetime ago, let's never forget Shanghai's lockdown, which started on April 1, 2022 and dragged on for two months.

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As the city began to reopen on June 1, 2022, Johnny Man, a Chinese documentary photographer based in Shanghai, sought to capture the feelings of those who were struggling to shake off their anxiety.

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Titled 'Trapped After Lockdown,' Man's series follows eight individuals who were finding it difficult to process the traumatic experience.

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His powerful portraits driven by personal narratives shed light on lockdown's lasting effects on society.

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