AYA Celebrates Artist Chun Han’s Selection Among PhotoVogue’s Top 40
The American Young Artists Association (AYA) is delighted to announce that artist Chun Han has been selected as one of the 40 artists in the “East & Southeast Asian Panorama” Open Call organised by PhotoVogue. Her work is now featured on PhotoVogue’s official Instagram channel and will reach a broad international audience through the platform’s global network. (vogue.com)
The initiative invited photographers and video-artists from East and Southeast Asia — including diaspora artists — to submit original projects across genres such as documentary, fine-art, fashion, and multimedia. It highlights diverse perspectives and empowers voices from this dynamic region in global visual culture. (site.picter.com)
Chun Han’s selected series Township – The Left Behind sensitively documents ordinary lives in a coal-industry-dependent hometown that is often overlooked in mainstream imagery. Her portraits portray a profound connection to community, revealing meaningful resilience and human warmth within a transforming social landscape.
This recognition marks a significant milestone in Chun Han’s artistic journey and reflects AYA’s mission to support emerging talents as they expand into global platforms. PhotoVogue’s feature provides invaluable visibility among editors, curators, art directors, and audiences worldwide.
Selected among the Top 40 artists in PhotoVogue’s East & Southeast Asian Panorama.
© Chun Han / Courtesy of the Artist
About Chun Han
Based in New York, Chun Han brings a personal and culturally rooted perspective to her photographic practice. Her work navigates themes of belonging, industrial transitions, and the continuity between memory and present-day life.
What’s Next
The 40 selected artists will continue receiving editorial, curatorial, and institutional exposure through PhotoVogue’s platforms and are invited to be showcased at the PhotoVogue Festival in Milan, March 2026. Their Instagram features further open doors to future publications, collaborations, and exhibitions.
About the American Young Artists Association (AYA)
Based in New York, the American Young Artists Association (AYA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering emerging and early-career artists through performance, exhibition, professional development, and cross-cultural collaboration. AYA provides a platform where artists can connect, create, and inspire — across disciplines and across borders.
Please join us in congratulating Chun Han on this outstanding accomplishment.
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