Cyrus Cornut’s photographic approach in Chongqing centers on capturing the intense urban fabric and complex architectural landscape of one of China’s largest cities. The images reveal a visual tension between the dense, layered development and the fluidity of daily life within this sprawling metropolis.

The work presents a mood of both immediacy and contemplation, with compositions that emphasize structure, light, and shadow to explore spatial relationships. Throughout the 89 pages, Cornut’s images provide a nuanced observation of Chongqing’s evolving built environment and the human activity it houses.

Published by Xavier Barral in 2021, this photobook offers a focused examination of urban modernity through its rigorous visual language and careful framing.