Coming out of Chinatown NYC, Tyler Chan, a Chinese-American raised with strong ties to tradition, discovered photography at 15. Initially documenting suburban American teen life, the journey transformed into preserving cultural heritage.
Chan documents evolving community spirit, delving into the international landscape of rap music through connections with artists. His goal is to challenge stereotypes, empower communities, and spotlight the pride in heritage.
Tyler Chan CV - New York City, U.S.A. 2002
@profdaydreamertylerchan@outlook.com
Photo by Tony Maria
Education
1 year intern to Stacii Samidin (2023–present), now assistant
Willem de Kooning Academie, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Class of 2025
International Center of Photography, Imagemakers Class of 2020
Montclair High School Class of 2020 (U.S.A.)
Willem de Kooning Academie, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, Class of 2025
International Center of Photography, Imagemakers Class of 2020
Montclair High School Class of 2020 (U.S.A.)
Exhibitons
2025 – Montclair Snap Memories Solo Exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum (US)
2025 – Chinese New Year photobooth at Wereld Museum in Rotterdam (NL)
2025 – Rotterdam Photo X Amarte Fonds group exhibition in Rotterdam (NL)
2024 – Montclair Art Museum: Family and Community group exhibition in New Jersey (US)
2024 – Brand New Guys: NEW WEST group exhibition in Rotterdam (NL)
2024 – Montclair Snap Memories exhibited at ART ROTTERDAM 24’, represented by Gallery Stacii Samidin (NL)
2023 – Montclair Snap Memories exhibited at Biennale di Fotografia di Portogruaro (IT)
2023 – See Their Faces @ Pinni47 in Tampere, Finland (FI)
2023 – COME HOME Group Show @ THE BOILER in Brooklyn, New York (US)
2023 – Montclair Snap Memories X Societies @ Nederlands Fotomuseum (NL)
2023 – Where I’m From: single image exhibition @ Baanhof, Rotterdam (NL)
2023 – Chinese Self Portraits curated by Fenmei Hu @ Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum (NL)
2023 – Societies Contest Winner: Judged by Stacii Samidin @ Theater Rotterdam (NL)
2023 – Rotterdam Photo Festival, single image selection (NL)
2022 – Montclair Snap Memories @ Huis van de Fotografie, Rotterdam (NL)
2022 – Chinese Self Portraits @ The Gray Space, Den Haag (NL)
2025 – Chinese New Year photobooth at Wereld Museum in Rotterdam (NL)
2025 – Rotterdam Photo X Amarte Fonds group exhibition in Rotterdam (NL)
2024 – Montclair Art Museum: Family and Community group exhibition in New Jersey (US)
2024 – Brand New Guys: NEW WEST group exhibition in Rotterdam (NL)
2024 – Montclair Snap Memories exhibited at ART ROTTERDAM 24’, represented by Gallery Stacii Samidin (NL)
2023 – Montclair Snap Memories exhibited at Biennale di Fotografia di Portogruaro (IT)
2023 – See Their Faces @ Pinni47 in Tampere, Finland (FI)
2023 – COME HOME Group Show @ THE BOILER in Brooklyn, New York (US)
2023 – Montclair Snap Memories X Societies @ Nederlands Fotomuseum (NL)
2023 – Where I’m From: single image exhibition @ Baanhof, Rotterdam (NL)
2023 – Chinese Self Portraits curated by Fenmei Hu @ Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum (NL)
2023 – Societies Contest Winner: Judged by Stacii Samidin @ Theater Rotterdam (NL)
2023 – Rotterdam Photo Festival, single image selection (NL)
2022 – Montclair Snap Memories @ Huis van de Fotografie, Rotterdam (NL)
2022 – Chinese Self Portraits @ The Gray Space, Den Haag (NL)
Publications
2025 – Asia News article on EAST WEST Market 東西市場
2024 – Montclair Snap Memories: debut photobook photographed and written by Tyler Chan (self-published, edition of 150 copies)
2022 – i-D Magazine: Month in a photo
2022 – Sing Tao Newspaper: Happy99 (written and photographed by Tyler Chan)
2021 – Mike Dean for Billboard, XXL Magazine, COMPLEX, Variety
2021 – New York Times Magazine: The City Reawakens
2020 – i-D Magazine: Month in a photo
2024 – Montclair Snap Memories: debut photobook photographed and written by Tyler Chan (self-published, edition of 150 copies)
2022 – i-D Magazine: Month in a photo
2022 – Sing Tao Newspaper: Happy99 (written and photographed by Tyler Chan)
2021 – Mike Dean for Billboard, XXL Magazine, COMPLEX, Variety
2021 – New York Times Magazine: The City Reawakens
2020 – i-D Magazine: Month in a photo
Commercial
2025 – Photographer for Galerie Bene Taschen in Cologne, Germany. Worked with Joe
Rodriguez and Jamel Shabazz.
2024 – Golf Wang N.Y.C. Exclusive Drop, Golf Wang Summer Tees Collection
2023 – Sumibu Summer 23’ Editorial, Sumibu: Undying Love editorial
2023 – Theater Rotterdam: Jong Talent Campaign
2023 – G-Rollz Summer 22’ Editorial, G-Rollz Spring 23’ Editorial
2024 – Golf Wang N.Y.C. Exclusive Drop, Golf Wang Summer Tees Collection
2023 – Sumibu Summer 23’ Editorial, Sumibu: Undying Love editorial
2023 – Theater Rotterdam: Jong Talent Campaign
2023 – G-Rollz Summer 22’ Editorial, G-Rollz Spring 23’ Editorial
Teaching Experience
2025 – Montclair Art Museum guest artist workshop
2023 – ICP teaching assistant – Digital Photography for Teens at ICP at THE POINT
2022 – ICP teaching assistant – Developing Your Portfolio with Carla Liesching
2018 – Montclair Art Museum head Summer camp counselor, teaching assistant
2023 – ICP teaching assistant – Digital Photography for Teens at ICP at THE POINT
2022 – ICP teaching assistant – Developing Your Portfolio with Carla Liesching
2018 – Montclair Art Museum head Summer camp counselor, teaching assistant
Talks
2025 – Gallery Stacii Samidin guest artist talk
2024 – DuPho Fotokroniek #100 talk in Amsterdam
2024 – DuPho Fotokroniek #100 talk in Amsterdam