Gilets Jaune Demonstration - Paris

• Prize
  Bronze in Editorial/General News
• Photographer
  Ming Chien Chia
• Agency / Studio
  Ming Photographer
• Photo Date
  18 January 2020
• Website
  https://www.mingphotographe.com/

The 'gilets jaune' (yellow vests) demonstraions were held weekly in various cities across France; beginning in November 2018, and ending with the Covid-19 national lockdown in March 2020. Initially, the protest demanded economic reforms, but later evolved into demands for political reforms. Typical of these demonstrations were blocking of main roads; and not infrequently, riots and violence. Compagnies républicaines de sécurité (CRS) police, specialised in riot control were brought in to control and contain the protestors. We see a mix of personalities in both the CRS and protestors.

• Biography
  Born in Singapore and based in Paris, CHIA Ming Chien specialises in Character Portraiture, Architecture, and Fine Art photography. His photographs have been exhibited at Saatchi Gallery, London, the ArtScience Museum Singapore, the Institute of Contemporary Arts, VIVID Sydney, and other venues. His work has been published in books and international publications including National Geographic magazine.