Timeless Voices

Noiascape is pleased to present Timeless Voices, an architectural photography exhibition by Tianzhou Yang, curated by Zhimin Zhang and Noiascape, as part of the London Festival of Architecture 2025.

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Timeless Voices unveils cemeteries as living archives of cultural voices, aiming to inspire dialogue on the design of spaces where we end our physical life and begin our post physical life.

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Cemeteries are more than final resting places; they are living archives of diverse cultural histories. Found in every city—from bustling urban centers to remote desert corners—these spaces bear silent witness to communities that have passed. Each cemetery represents a unique spatial and cultural response to life and death.
In this exhibition, architecturally trained photographer Tianzhou Yang presents a curated series of evocative images that capture the voices of the memorial landscapes. His work reveals both the cultural imprints of various communities and the shared human experiences that transcend time and place. Tianzhou’s series invites reflection on how memorial spaces can serve as a catalyst for memory, reflection and the possibility of life.
Death and remembrance are universal experiences. Through a series of talks and discussions featuring Sam Jacob from Sam Jacob Studio, local parish priest Father Rajiv and community groups, we will explore how different cultures create spaces to honor the departed and the rituals that mark the transition from one state to another. This event will encourage open participation, dialogue, and an exploration of how end-of-life practices may evolve in the future.

About Tianzhou Yang
Tianzhou Yang is a professional architectural photographer based in London and Beijing. Trained at the Bartlett School of Architecture, he uses his multicultural perspective to reveal neglected structures and uncover the narratives behind architectural projects. In recent years, Tianzhou has travelled the world, turning his attention to to recording cemeteries and memorial structures.

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