July 24 – August 4, 2018 | Menier Gallery, London, UK — Xu Xuehan Solo Exhibition “Seize the Moment” Showcases European Black-and-White Humanistic Photography
From July 24 to August 4, 2018, Chinese humanistic photographer XU Xuehan held his solo exhibition Seize the Moment at the Menier Gallery in London, United Kingdom. The exhibition was supervised by Mr. Cui Bo, a committee member of the Curatorial Committee of the China Photographers Association, and curated by Ms. Xue Yujie and Ms. Zhang Tingyu from the University of Westminster. After three months of careful planning and preparation, the exhibition officially opened on July 24.
August,2018 | London,UK —Xu Xuehan’s photobook Seize the Moment was launched and has been permanently acquired by the British Library, the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Westminster Reference Library, and the Tate Library.
On July 24, 2018, the solo photography exhibition Seize the Moment by Chinese humanistic photographer XU Xuehan opened at the Menier Gallery in London, UK.
Alongside the exhibition, the photo book of the same title, Seize the Moment , published by the China National Photographic Art Publishing House, was officially released in London. The event received wide media coverage from over a dozen domestic and international news outlets, including People's Daily, Guangming Daily, Europe Times, and UK Chinese Journal.
September 2018 | Pingyao, China — Xu Xuehan’s European Documentary Photobook Wins Phoenix TV Award at Pingyao International Photography Festival
In September 2018, Chinese humanist photographer Xu Xuehan’s bilingual photography monograph Seize the Moment: From Amsterdam to Dubrovnik, published by the China National Photographic Art Publishing House, was awarded the Phoenix TV Award for Outstanding Photography Book at the 2018 Pingyao International Photography Festival.
As one of the most internationally recognized photography festivals in China, the Pingyao International Photography Festival brings together leading photographers and publishing institutions from around the world, playing a vital role in the promotion and development of contemporary Chinese photography.
October 2018 | Nanjing, China & Barbizon, France— Hans Xu’s Humanistic Photography Featured in Sino-French Meta—NING Exhibition, Works Acquired by ALFART Gallery
On October 9, 2018, the 2nd Meta—NING Contemporary Photographic Art Exhibition opened at the Art Museum of Nanjing Normal University. As a featured exhibiting photographer, Hans Xu (Xu Xuehan) was invited to attend the opening ceremony and was interviewed by Nanjing Television. His signature style of humanistic photography captured the attention of both the audience and media, offering a unique visual narrative within the exhibition.
November 2018 | Barbizon, France — Hans Xu Presents Photography Monograph to Musée Millet, Honoring Jean-François Millet’s Legacy and Promoting Sino-French Cultural Exchange
In November 2018, during the touring exhibition of the 2nd Meta—NING Contemporary Image Art Exhibition at the ALFART Gallery in Barbizon, a historic painters’ village on the southern outskirts of Paris, Chinese humanist photographer Hans Xu (Xu Xuehan) was specially invited by Mr. M. Farat, President of the Jean-François Millet Foundation and Director of the Musée Millet, to visit the former residence of the renowned 19th-century realist painter Jean-François Millet. As a tribute to Millet’s artistic legacy and a gesture of Sino-French cultural exchange, Hans Xu presented the museum with a copy of his bilingual photography monograph, Seize the Moment: From Amsterdam to Dubrovnik.
2019–2020 | Wilson, North Carolina, USA — Hans Xu’s Black-and-White Documentary Works Featured Consecutively in Eyes On Main Street International Photography Festival
In 2019 and 2020, two black-and-white documentary photographs by Chinese photographer Hans Xu (Xu Xuehan) were consecutively selected for the 5th and 6th editions of the Eyes On Main Street International Photography Festival, held annually in Wilson, North Carolina, USA. This recognition not only affirms Xu’s excellence in the field of humanistic photography but also highlights the international acclaim and artistic impact of his work.
August 2019 | Incheon, South Korea — Hans Xu Participates in Asia Marine Media Arts Festival, Promotes Sino-Japanese-Korean Dialogue in Photography Education
In August 2019, Chinese humanist photographer Hans Xu (Xu Xuehan) was invited to participate in the “2019 Asia Marine Media Arts Festival – Incheon East Asia Cultural City International Image and Photography Art Exhibition” held in Incheon, South Korea. The festival brought together outstanding visual and photographic works from across Asia, aiming to foster cross-border exchange and cooperation in marine culture and visual arts.
October 2019 | Beijing, China — Hans Xu Appointed Advisor to PHOTO BEIJING at International Roundtable on Globalizing China’s Visual Arts Market
In October 2019, during the Beijing International Photography Week, Hans Xu was invited to participate in a two-day roundtable meeting for the preparation of "PHOTO BEIJING." The meeting brought together leading figures from both China and the United States in the fields of photography and visual arts, including Claudia, Artistic Director of PhotoLA; Phillip, Professor at Yale University; Karen, Curator at the J. Paul Getty Museum; Graham, CEO of the American Curators Association; and Gao Chu, Director of the Chinese Photography Archives Research Institute at the China Academy of Art.
October 2019 | Beijing, China — Xu Xuehan Featured in “70×70: A Visual History of China” at Beijing International Photography Week
In October 2019, Xu Xuehan was invited as a special guest to walk the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Beijing International Photography Week. His representative works were also featured in the academic thematic exhibition of the event, titled “70×70: A Visual History of China — Understanding Chinese Photography Since 1949 Through 70 Artists.”
October 2019 | Beijing, China — Hans Xu Selected for China Photographers Association’s Fourth Emerging Photographic Talents Training Program
In October 2019, Hans Xu (Xu Xuehan) participated in the ten-day Fourth Training Program for Emerging Photographic Talents, organized by the China Photographers Association in Beijing. As one of the association’s flagship initiatives, this program is dedicated to identifying and nurturing young and mid-career photographers with strong potential and artistic influence, aiming to promote diverse development and academic advancement in Chinese photography.
November 2019 | Yancheng, China — Hans Xu Honored with Jiangsu Photography Education Award at 8th Council Meeting of University Photography Association
From November 16 to 17, 2019, the 8th Council Meeting (Fifth Session) of the Jiangsu Province University Photography Association was held at Yancheng Institute of Technology. During the two-day event, the second “Jiangsu Photography Education Award” was officially presented. This prestigious award recognizes university photography educators who have made outstanding contributions and demonstrated excellence in the field of photography education in Jiangsu Province.
November 2020 | Jiangsu, China — Xu Xuehan Serves as Judge and Organizer for Inaugural University Student Photography Competition
In November 2020, Xu Xuehan was invited to serve as a judge for the inaugural University Student Photography Competition in Jiangsu Province. As both a key initiator and one of the primary organizers of the event, he played a crucial role in ensuring the success of the competition while creating a high-level platform for young photography students across Jiangsu to showcase their talents and engage in practical experience.
June 19-20, 2021 | Nanjing, China — Hans Xu Featured at Inaugural Jiangsu International Imaging Culture and Art Exhibition and Participates in Technology-Art Forum
From June 19 to 20, 2021, the inaugural Jiangsu International Imaging Culture and Art Exhibition was grandly held at Hall 1 of the Nanjing International Expo Center. As the largest and most prestigious imaging event in Jiangsu’s history, the exhibition not only brought together a wide array of internationally renowned photography equipment brands for product showcases, but also featured a specially constructed semi-enclosed central exhibition hall of 800 square meters, where a major documentary photography exhibition titled “Original Aspirations and Rejuvenation: A Visual Narrative of an Era” was unveiled.
June 2023 | Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum, Nanjing, China — Hans Xu Exhibits at Nanjing Normal University 120th Anniversary Alumni Exhibition and Inaugural Fine Arts Alumni Association Meeting
In June 2023, to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Nanjing Normal University, Hans Xu (Xu Xuehan) was invited to exhibit his photographic work at the Alumni Exhibition and the Inaugural Meeting of the School of Fine Arts Alumni Association, held at the Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum.