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Andrew Tan by Andrew Tan
Andrew Tan is an award-winning, Naarm/Melbourne-based photographer celebrated for his striking urban imagery and self-taught approach. His work transforms ordinary cityscapes into compelling visual narratives, revealing hidden textures, patterns, and rhythms of metropolitan life. Andrew’s photography has been exhibited internationally across Australia, Mexico, and Italy, including shows such as Ecos Cardinales (Mexico Street Photo Fest), URBAN Trieste Photo Days (Italy), and Ballarat Foto. His accolades include 2025 Photographer of the Year (Black & White) by Australian Photography Magazine, the 2024 Frame Your View Award for Get Lost Travel Magazine, and the 2023 Skyline Award for Best Urban Space at the Linden New Art Postcard Show. He has also been recognized as one of Capture Magazine’s Top 20 Australian Emerging Photographers and a finalist in prestigious competitions such as the Canberra Contemporary Photographic Prize, Minimalist Photography Awards, and Head-On Photo Awards. Through his lens, Andrew invites viewers to rediscover familiar environments with fresh eyes, consistently pushing the boundaries of urban photography and visual storytelling.
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