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Phillip Van

Phillip Van captures the surreal and nostalgic moments hidden within the fabric of daily life.

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Works by Phillip Van

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About Phillip

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Phillip Van is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker and photographer based in Los Angeles. A graduate of NYU’s MFA program, Van has established a distinct presence in both the film and photography worlds, earning a Student Academy Award and being named one of Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film." His work has been recognized at major international festivals, including Sundance, Telluride, and Berlin. Van’s photographic practice is defined by a diaristic approach, capturing the quiet, often overlooked moments of daily life. With work featured in publications such as Vogue and Rolling Stone, he utilizes natural light to frame his subjects, often focusing on the experiences of outsiders and the pervasive sense of longing that exists within the ordinary.

Visual voice

Van’s aesthetic is rooted in the use of natural light to uncover surrealism within the everyday. His work blends a cinematic sensibility with a diaristic style, frequently exploring themes of nostalgia and the lives of outsiders.
Natural LightDiaristic PhotographyEveryday SurrealismCinematic NostalgiaOutsider Perspectives
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Phillip Van — questions answered

What is Phillip Van's artistic background?

Phillip Van is a Vietnamese-American filmmaker and photographer who earned his MFA from NYU’s Graduate Film Program.

What notable awards has the artist won?

He has received a Student Academy Award and was named one of Filmmaker Magazine's "25 New Faces of Independent Film."

Where has Phillip Van's photography been featured?

His visual work has appeared in prominent publications such as Vogue, Rolling Stone, and Lodown Magazine.

What themes does his work explore?

Van’s work often explores surrealism in the everyday, the lives of outsiders, and themes of longing or nostalgia.

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