IPG Visual Heritage Archive

05 - Love as Responsibility: The Story of Elaine Kao, Third-Generation Guardian of International Photo
05 - Love as Responsibility: The Story of Elaine Kao, Third-Generation Guardian of International Photo
Elaine Kao was born into International Photo. She is a photographer, entrepreneur, and calligrapher — and a daughter who showed through action that true love means commitment and responsibility. Her... Read more...
04 - Behind the Lens of Oriental Hollywood: Winston Kao and Hong Kong's Golden Age of Cinema
04 - Behind the Lens of Oriental Hollywood: Winston Kao and Hong Kong's Golden Age of Cinema
In the 1960s–70s, Winston Kao's International Photo was the indispensable creative force behind Hong Kong's entertainment industry. Nine out of ten celebrity magazine covers came through his lens. In 1975,... Read more...
02 - Lighthouse in the Storm: How One Woman Kept a Family and a Company Alive Through War
02 - Lighthouse in the Storm: How One Woman Kept a Family and a Company Alive Through War
In the chaos of the 1940s, Jan Yun Bor was the lighthouse of her family — an entrepreneur at heart who rebuilt from nothing, guided every major decision, and became... Read more...
03- Named by Chang Dai Chien, Made in Hong Kong for the World: A Cultural Breakthrough in 1954
03- Named by Chang Dai Chien, Made in Hong Kong for the World: A Cultural Breakthrough in 1954
In 1954, Kao's East Art was founded — its name inscribed by Chang Dai Chien himself. The company turned artists' works into catalogues, calendars, and limited-edition collectibles for global export. Long... Read more...
06 - A New Chapter for a Century-Old Brand: The Fourth Generation and International Photo Group's 2026 Relaunch
06 - A New Chapter for a Century-Old Brand: The Fourth Generation and International Photo Group's 2026 Relaunch
In 2026, International Photo Group became Hong Kong's first century-old photography heritage brand to be formally registered as a trademarked lifestyle, art, and cultural brand. From greeting cards to lifestyle... Read more...
01 - The Origin: How a Portrait Studio in Nanjing Sparked Nine Decades of Legacy
01 - The Origin: How a Portrait Studio in Nanjing Sparked Nine Decades of Legacy
In the 1930s, International Photo was born in Nanjing. For its founders, photography was never merely documentation — it was a way of preserving culture and honouring the depth of... Read more...