Football culture across Asia is as diverse as the countries, cities and communities that shape it.
From the terraces and supporter groups of South Korea and Japan to the deeply rooted football communities of Indonesia, the game connects people through local traditions, music, fashion and shared identity.
At Lower Block, our interest lies beyond the action on the pitch. We’re interested in the individuals and communities who give clubs their character, and the photographers documenting that culture from within.
Our growing collection explores these stories through original documentary photography, capturing the people, places and experiences that make football culture across Asia distinctive.
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Indonesia – Football, Youth & Subculture
If the Kids Are United – Skinheads in Bandung
Gritty, black-and-white photography by Bikry documents a new generation of skinheads in Bandung. Rooted in football, music and fashion, the series captures an underground youth culture influenced by British subcultures but shaped by its own local identity.
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Persib Bandung – Youth Identity, Rivalry & Terrace Style
Photographer Bikry Praditya documents the passion and identity of Persib Bandung supporters, exploring the fierce rivalry with Persija Jakarta. Through intimate documentary photography, he captures the friendships, fashion and collective rituals that define football culture in the Indonesian city.
South Korea – Supporters, Culture & Architecture
Gwangju FC – Football Through a Supporter’s Eyes
Through colour, movement and atmosphere, photographer Junghong ‘Jason’ Min documents the experience of following his hometown club. A personal photographic perspective on the rituals, friendships and community surrounding football in South Korea.
S. Korea 24 – Football Culture & Architecture
Photographer Matt Barnes explores the relationship between football, architecture and the built environment across South Korea. From Seoul and Suwon to Bucheon and Pohang, his photographs document the stadiums, spaces and culture surrounding the Korean game.
Originally published as a Lower Block Edition, the collection brings together 50 colour photographs exploring football through architecture, design and identity.
A Growing Archive of Asian Football Culture
From underground youth movements in Indonesia to the stadiums and supporter communities of South Korea, these photographic projects explore the diversity of football culture across Asia.
Our collection will continue to grow through collaborations with photographers embedded within their local football communities, documenting the people, places and traditions that give the game its identity.
Football culture, documented by those living it.
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