ICA San José presents a condensed retrospective of Binh Danh’s work. Binh Danh: Works from 2006-2024 comprises sixteen works from across several projects, including his signature daguerreotypes and chlorophyll-based images, community-focused projects, and his most recent series of portraits on decorative plates.
Danh’s images are a result of his long-term investigation into perfecting the creation of unique, in-camera daguerreotypes, working with large format cameras modified to accept silver plates rather than film negatives. Danh imbues this scenery with his distinctly personal perspective — namely, an attempt to negotiate his connection as a Vietnamese American with the landscape and history of the United States. The highly reflective surfaces of Danh’s daguerreotypes mirror their surroundings, embracing viewers within the idyllic environs of national sites and landmarks.
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