Michael Nguyen
Michael Nguyen is a “publicity shy” (Merkur daily newspaper Munich) photo artist, a photographic poet who moves away from the mainstream, at the same time blurs genres. “Most of the photos could only be taken because Nguyen has a special eye for his surroundings and gives even the mundane a second view.” (Süddeutsche Zeitung) In his photography he focuses on architectural details and urban landscapes. In his artworks Michael Nguyen shows a wide range of styles such as photo paintings and experimental photography. Michael Nguyen is member of FREELENS – Professional Association of Photojournalists. In addition to his artistic activities, Michael Nguyen is Editor-in-chief of the online magazine for photography and art: Tagree
Tagree is a non-profit online magazine for Photography and Art founded by photo artist and journalist Michael Nguyen and Charalampos Ioannou who is in charge of the publishing side. Tagree is independent. The editorial staff and the publisher work on a voluntary basis.
Tagree promotes photographers & artists by publishing their works in the form of contributions with articles and portfolios on the site. Tagree’s motto is: We are neither elitists nor dogmatists in the world of photography. We are not alien to the world but we do not follow the mainstream path of photography platforms, photo communities and deliberately move away from the photo industry. Our magazine is for all people who like to explore the diversity of fine art. A magazine for international photography & art: unknown artists meets well-known ones, pictures that touch meet pictures that evoke different associations, award-winning works meet works waiting for international attention.
