Le Vuong Biography

Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon, 1952

Graduated from Gia Dinh National Fine Arts College with a master degree in 1977. He now serves as a professor at the same institution. His paintings of still life and everyday objects are meticulous and detailed, almost photo- realistic. He is a master of captivating the light and the minutest details such as folding of a piece of cloth. His paintings are minimalist with unnecessary objects removed from the scene. During his career, he has participated in several exhibitions in Vietnam, and also in Japan (1996), Hong Kong (1999, 2000, 2002), Singapore (2001) and France (Paris, 2004). His works are on permanent display at the Fine Art Museum in Ho Chi Minh City and are regularly sold at international auctions (Christie's and Sotheby's).