Born in 1954 in Thua Thien Hue in Vietnam, Do Duy Tuan is one of the most prominent names in the world of Vietnamese fine art. The recent emancipation of Vietnamese fine art from its cloistered provincial existence has given the world a chance to see some truly great works of art by gifted Vietnamese artists. Of these, Do Duy Tuan is a major find. Vietnam, within a span of the last 15 years or so, has truly come to the forefront of the art world. The whole world is its new audience. On one hand, more and more artists from Vietnam are having their artwork exhibited around the world. On the other, local Vietnamese art galleries are witnessing international footfall in increasing number.
The recent renaissance of Vietnamese fine arts has made the world familiar with some of the best names in the area. Names such as Bui Huu Hung, Ho Huu Thu, Nguyen Thanh Binh, Do Xuan Doan, Tran Quang Dinh, Hoang Hai Anh, Quan Tho, Nguyen Thanh Hoa and Do Duy Tuan have become virtually household names with lovers of Asian art. The last name on the list, Do Duy Tuan, is an important one due to his substantial contribution to the growth and development of Vietnamese fine arts. His works now adorn the walls of some of the most prestigious locations in the world.
Do Duy Tuan is one of the most talented artists in the field of contemporary modern art in Vietnam. His distinctive styled artworks feature mostly beautiful women, portraying his female subjects in somber and dreamy like moods, using clever blends of mixed media and oil as his material. He successfully merged both a high degree of delicacy and texture creating effective contrast in his paintings.
He has received numerous awards from competitions and exhibits internationally. Twice, he has received the Certificate of Recognition from the Phillip Morris Group of Companies ASEAN Art Awards. Other accolades include the third prize in Vietnam Association Zone 6 in 1999, the Art National Award 1996-2000 in 2000, the A prize Art National zone 6 in 2001 and the Art Award, Zone 6 in 2003.
Do Duy Tuan has a number of exhibitions to his credit. Among the more significant ones are the First Solo Exhibition in Singapore in 2000, the Nation-wide Art Exhibition 1996-2000 in Hanoi, the International Exhibition “Nude” in Singapore in 2001, Vietnam ASIAN Art Award Exhibition in Hanoi (Phillip Morris), the Phillip Morris ASIAN Art Award Exhibition in Bali, Indonesia and the Vietnam-Korea Art Exhibition in the HCMC Art Museum. In 2003, Do Duy Tuan participated in the Vietnam Art Award Exhibition, Zone 6. Other international participations include an exhibition in Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta and in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Asked to speak about his inspiration, Do Duy Tuan says, “I finally found my inner peace, and it reflects in my creations. My art embraces the nostalgic and romantic ambiance of Hue, of the glorious past, and of the divine, dream like beauty that I have yet to reconcile with today’s civilization. My subjects reflect my heart and soul and are not challenging, for I want my viewers to appreciate and enjoy them as if they were actually creating the artworks themselves.” Explore the exciting world of Vietnamese fine art. Start with the enchanting artwork of Do Duy Tuan.