About FMajor
 
FMajor was founded by Yu Pu Pin in Taipei, Taiwan in 2020
It is a global art space focusing on modern and contemporary art
It serves as a space for artists and collectors to display their works
and is dedicated to bringing attention to artists' creations

Since its establishment, FMajor has collaborated with many artists
Each of them has won multiple international photography competitions
and we are also the gallery with the largest number
of photography champion titleholders
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"Viewing with human eyes," 2018​​​
 
Since the invention of photography in 1839
nearly all images in the world have been captured through a lens
Over the past 180 years, we have employed various imaging methods
including the daguerreotype, collodion photography, dry plate color photography
potassium heavy caseylate printing, wet plate collotype black and white negatives
color positives, color negatives, and now digital negatives
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However, rather than bringing us closer to reality
these advancements have established a standard practice
that significantly influences how we engage with visual culture
even in this era dominated by online AI
Upon closer examination
profound differences emerge between images produced by a lens
and those perceived by the human eye
Therefore, we assert that images should strive to emulate
the cognitive processes of the human brain
aligning their representation with our perceptual experiences
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"Building Portraits and the x-y-z axis," 2015​

When we stand on the surface of the Earth and look up at a building
the shapes we perceive can only fall into one of three distinct
forms: those positioned on the left, center, or right of the building's façade
These shapes are not merely geometric constructs
they are defined by our position in relation to the structure
and intricately tied to our perception of space and form
The Y-axis represents the vertical pull of gravity
the X-axis corresponds to the horizontal plane that mirrors our horizon
while the Z-axis conveys a sense of depth that draws us into the scene
Together, these dimensions not only depict the building but also frame our
experience of it, shaping our understanding of its presence in the world

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"New Cityscape," 2014
 
We do not seek to glorify grand and noble buildings
as that would merely capitalize on the architects’ hard work and design
Photographing a naturally beautiful woman is no different—such beauty
is never the photographer's achievement
Instead we shift our focus to mundane buildings
choosing to highlight their innovative aspects
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"Night," 2013
 
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Photography as a record of life’s every aspect
In all its forms—whether portraiture, street photography, landscapes
or humanistic documentation—this art has served as a crucial
means of expressing the richness of human experience

Pioneers like Ansel Adams, with his development of the zone system
used black-and-white photography to convey the complexity
and subtlety of landscapes
while Henri Cartier-Bresson immortalized fleeting
decisive moments that defined the human condition

As photographic technology evolved
so too did its subjectsand approaches
The advent of color photography
driven in part by commercial interests
such as advertising and magazines
gradually supplanted the dominance of black-and-white
The publication of William Eggleston's Guide in 1976
marked a significant turning point in this evolution
championing color as a legitimate medium for artistic expression

However, despite these advances, photographers in the early 21st century
still hesitated to explore the realm of night photography
Historically, the technical limitations of cameras and the reliance on flash
photography hindered attempts to capture human activity after dark
But life, in all its dimensions, does not cease when the sun sets
Human beings are active around the clock
and the documentation of nighttime activities is as important
as that of daytime events. In earlier eras, photographers often
focused on daylight scenes, relying on natural light to freeze moments in time
The necessity of using flash for night photography restricted
its broader application and stifled the potential to fully represent life after dark

In today’s world, technological revolutions in photography
have liberated artists from such limitations
The development of sophisticated cameras and lenses
sensitive to low light, has opened the door to new possibilities
Now, photographers can capture the subtle ambient lights—whether soft
sunbeam-like glows or harsh, complex streetlights—that define the modern
nighttime environment. These lighting conditions
which feel natural to the human eye, contrast with the artificiality of flash
and have expanded the range of expressive opportunities for visual storytelling
Night photography transforms our understanding of human existence
enriching the photographic narrative and propelling the art form into new realms
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