21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
1940s Chinatown kitchen miniature
An extraordinarily detailed miniature diorama of a 1940s Chinatown kitchen, created by 81-year-old self-taught Frank Wong. A heart-breaking, evocative, tender, and romantic model of the Chinatown of his youth. A real testament to one man's sense of community, memory and preservation of his legacy. These rare portals into his romanticized and filtered memories became a documentary short film in 2016 entitled, Forever, Chinatown. This kitchen is one of 7 dioramas that Frank made, taking him some decades for all. Fascinating glimpses of a different era.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2023 |
| Photo Location: | san francisco, California, United States of America |
| Copyright: | © sterling sam |