Leo K.K. Wong

1932

Born in Hong Kong

1959

Qualified as Medical Doctor from the Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (MBBS, Hong Kong), and practised as a Physician in Hong Kong government hospitals.
Started private medical practice in 1971 and qualified as FRCP (London, Edinburgh & Glasgow), FCPHK and FHKAM. Retired in 2006

1966

Studied photography under master photographer SF Dan

1970

Served at leading Hong Kong photographic societies in various capacities including Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hong Kong 35mm Photographic Society, President of the Photographic Salon Exhibitors Association, advisor to various photographic societies, proficiency examination judge and international salon judge
In the 1970s, participated in the International Salon Exhibitions in the monochrome as well as colour prints divisions and ranked among the world’s top ten photographers for nine years – first in four years, second in three years, third in one year and fourth in another year

1976

Awarded Hon. FPSEA by the Photographic Salon Exhibitors Association

1978

Awarded FRPS by the Royal Photographic Society

1980

Became friends with the late Chinese painter Zhu Qizhan and was greatly influenced by Zhu's consummate use of colour and light, as well as the way in which his expressiveness was achieved through individuality, strength and conciseness

1982

Awarded Hon. FPSHK by the Photographic Society of Hong Kong

1984

Awarded FPSA by the Photographic Society of America

1986

Awarded Master of Photography by the International Federation of Photographic Art (MFIAP)

1996

Organised PHOTO GEM, an exhibition held at the Hong Kong City Hall that marked nearly half a century of achievements of the members of the Photographic Salon Exhibitors Association. A catalogue was printed and the exhibits were subsequently donated to the Hong Kong Museum of Art

2001

Organised exhibition VISION BEYOND – Hong Kong Art Photography 1900-2000, which along with a catalogue, documented a century of photography in Hong Kong. All works and related historical materials were donated to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum

2001 Dec

Spoke at a forum entitled "Hong Kong Art Photography 1900-2000" at the "Vision Beyond-Hong Kong Art Photography International Forum". The other distinguished speakers were Mr. John Page, President of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain; Dr. Albert Sieg, President of Photographic Society of America; Mr. Joan Burgues, Vice-president of the International Federation of Photographic Art and Mr. Gao Fan, Chairman of the Chinese Photographers Association

2002 Nov

Received venue sponsorship from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government to host a solo exhibition at the Exhibition Gallery of the Hong Kong Central Library. Conducted two talks and printed a catalogue entitled "Poetic Images"

2003 Aug

Presented a talk entitled "Poetic Images" at the PSA Annual Convention in Houston, USA

Sep

Awarded Hon. FRPS by the Royal Photographic Society

Dec

Interviewed by Beijing CCTV in the programme "Shunjian Shijie" to present his views on "Elements Influencing the Artistic Value in Photography"

2004 May

Commended by the Secretary for Home Affairs of the HKSAR Government for distinguished service in the promotion of arts and culture

2005 Apr

Published the catalogue "Photo Impressionism" and the exhibition later traveled to more than 30 cities, including Macau, Hong Kong and Beijing. Presented lectures "Photo Impressionism" and "My Pursuit in Photography" in Macau, Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing

2005-2007

Served as the President of the Photographic Society of Hong Kong

2007 May

Invited by 2007 Guangzhou Photo Biennial and exhibited with Mr. Tchan Fou-li and Mr. Kan Hing-fook at the Guangdong Museum of Art

May

Awarded Hon. EFIAP by the International Federation of Photographic Art

Jun

Hosted solo exhibition "Photo Impressionism" at the Cultural Centre of China in Paris, France

Nov

Invited by "Image Sans Frontière" to exhibit works at the Montier-en-Der Festival, France

2008 Feb

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited in Shantou

Mar

All 58 pieces of exhibits of "Photo Impressionism" were donated to Quanzhou Huaguang Institute of Photographic Art, Fujian

Mar

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited at the Chinese Cultural Centre in Benin, West Africa

Apr

A portfolio of 50 photographs from "Photo Impressionism" was exhibited at the International Photography Festival in Münsingen, Switzerland

May

Conducted lecture "Nature's Delight" at the 41st International Photographic Salon Exhibition hosted by the Photographic Salon Exhibitors Association, accompanied by a photo catalogue

Jun

Received venue sponsorship from the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government to host solo exhibition "Beauty of the Plum Blossom" at the Exhibition Gallery of the Hong Kong Central Library. A catalogue with the same title was published

Sep

Hosted solo exhibition "Photo Impressionism" at the Nan-Hai Art Centre gallery in San Francisco, USA

Oct

A portfolio of "Beauty of the Plum Blossom" was exhibited at the Fuzhou International Arts Festival

2009 Mar

Hosted joint exhibition "Impression : Hong Kong" with Mr. Chow Yun-fat at the Hong Kong Central Library

Mar - Oct

Hosted joint exhibition "The Verve of Light & Shadow" with master photographers Mr. Tchan Fou-li and Mr. Kan Hing-Fook at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. A catalogue with the same title was published

Aug

Hosted joint exhibition “Petals of Light” with Mr. Lai Wing Chiu and Mr. Frankie K.H. Ng at the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao. A catalogue with the same title was published.

Oct

"Petals of Light" was exhibited at Zhongshan Culture & Art Centre, China

2010 Apr

Solo exhibition "Lotus Fantasia" held at the Central Plaza, Hong Kong. A catalogue with the same title was published

Jul

Awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BSS) by the HKSAR Government for his achievements in photographic art and his exemplary efforts in promoting the development of photographic art in Hong Kong, mainland China and overseas

Dec

Solo exhibition "Photo Impressionism" was held at 21st Photo Fair, Bitec Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

2011 Jun

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited at Heng Chong Gallery, Taipei

Jul

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited at the SGM Gallery in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sep

"Lotus Fantasia" was exhibited at Hotel Fullerton, Singapore

Oct

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited at ION Art Gallery, Singapore

Nov

Awarded MPSA by the Photographic Society of America

2012 Apr

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited in the Research Department of Photographic Art at the Chinese National Academy of Arts in Beijing. An academic symposium entitled “Photo Impressionism: Poetic Sentiment of Dr. Leo Wong’s Photographic Art” was held

Sep

"Photo Impressionism" was exhibited at the Poly Art Museum, Beijing

2014 Oct

Awarded Hon.PSA, a distinctive title bestowed by the Photographic Society of America, for his outstanding exhibition record; his exceptional leadership in several organisations in Hong Kong and China with over 30 years of service; for his beautiful and creative images as a photographic artist; and for his teaching and the sharing of his techniques

2015 Jan

"Dr. Leo K.K. Wong’s World of Images - My Hong Kong in 60s-70s" was exhibited at the Living Room Museum, Hong Kong Times Square

2016 Jan

"Dr. Leo K.K. Wong’s World of Colours - My Ode to the Seasons" was exhibited at the Living Room Museum, Hong Kong Times Square

2017 Jul

"Beyond Senses, Beyond Colours - Solo Exhibition of Leo K.K. Wong" was exhibited at Kwai Fung Hin Art Gallery, Hong Kong

Oct

Invited by The Photographic Society of Hong Kong and The Photographic Salon Exhibitors' Association to give a seminar entitled "Dr. Leo K.K. Wong's World of Colours" at the Hong Kong Central Library

Dec

Published "Lotuses in Snow - In the Old Summer Palace"

2018 July

Invited by The University of Hong Kong Medical Alumni Association to deliver a talk entitled “Fleeting Moments •Eternity”

Nov

Received Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Committee of the China Federation of Literary & Art Circles

2019 Sep

Awarded Hon.FPSA, the highest of the Honors bestowed by the Photographic Society of America

Present

Serving as Honorary President of The Photographic Society of Hong Kong, Honorary President of The Photographic Salon Exhibitors’ Association, Honorary President of The Photographic Society of Macau, Honorary President of The Photographic Salon Society of Macau, Honorary President of Macao Digital Photography Association, Advisor of the China Photographers Association and Museum Expert Advisor to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Photography Distinctions

Hon.FPSEA, Hon.FPSHK, Hon.PSA, FPSA, MPSA, Hon.FRPS, FRPS, MFIAP, EFIAP, Hon.EFIAP, Hon.FPSA