{"product_id":"target-practice-minh-ngoc-nguyen","title":"\"Target Practice\" - Minh Ngoc Nguyen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTarget Practice is a zine by visual artist\/photographer Minh Ngoc Nguyen, based in Copenhagen, Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work expresses the very possibility of \"which photo to choose\" by showing variations, outtakes, and repeated cuts of a single photo that becomes the \"final form.\" By combining these with intermediate images that seem to have been taken during the production process, the structure highlights the process of how a photograph is selected and takes shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work primarily features a series of works based on themes of anxiety, conflict, and recurring thoughts that arise in the process of exploring one's identity while living in Western society with Vietnamese roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work combines nostalgic humor and playful motifs with clean, sophisticated visuals reminiscent of advertising photography. Through this exquisite balance of contrasting elements, it explores the artist's roots and relationship with their culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36 pages \/ 182 × 257mm \/ Offset printing \/ Printed in Japan \/ Edition of 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_minnnh_\/\"\u003eMinh Ngoc Nguyen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA visual artist\/photographer based in Copenhagen, Denmark. He holds an MFA in Photography from HDK-Valand in Gothenburg, Sweden, and a BA in Visual Communication from the Danish School of Media and Journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveraging her background as a commercial photographer, he primarily creates still-life photography. He incorporates pop culture imagery and stereotypes, developing a unique visual expression that combines humor and sophistication. By intersecting the everyday visual culture of Southeast Asia with contemporary image culture, his works showcase a pop aesthetic and multifaceted identities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"commune Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52340587266350,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/9200\/8750\/files\/Minhzine_01.jpg?v=1784709818","url":"https:\/\/ccommunee.com\/en-international\/products\/target-practice-minh-ngoc-nguyen","provider":"commune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}