Tam Tran

May 1, 2010

A photo close up of the artist
A photo close up of the artist

Tam Tran through a wide angle DIY lens, 2010. Photograph by Tam Tran

Tam Tran is a photographer whose 2010 Whitney Biennial work features a collaboration with her four year old nephew. Tran captured her nephew in various costumes and stages, representing him as he likes to be seen. She shared her story with kids and parents in the galleries and led families in creating their own DIY fish-eye lens.

Visit Tam Tran’s website

Photographs by Families

On the Hour

A 30-second online art project:
Maya Man, A Realistic Day In My Life Living In New York City

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Learn more at whitney.org/artport

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