LY, KHAC NHU
Specialized in: Watercolor Painting, Oil Painting,
Ceramic and Lacquer Painting
Founder/Curator of KyLong Art Gallery
Member of Jury Board of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association
Member of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association
Member of Viet Nam Fine Arts Association
Member of Ho Chi Minh City Ethnic Minorities Art and Literature Association
Former President of Ho Chi Minh City Chinese Artists Association
Former Director of District 5 Chinese Fine Arts Club (1986-2006)
Biography
Artist Ly Khac Nhu was born in Quang Ninh, Vietnam in 1943. He has a Chinese root in Fangcheng in the south of Guangxi Province, China. In Vietnam, he has been known as one of the most influential Chinese painters, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City. Over the past decades, he has received numerous Awards for outstanding contribution to society issued by different levels of Vietnam’s government. He has also being recognized for achievements in organizing national and international art and culture exchange events. His paintings can be found in art galleries, museums, and organizations in Vietnam and overseas, in addition to widely acquired by personal collectors. His paintings and wide range of personal collections has also been filmed in many occasions for documentaries by Vietnam TV and China CCTV.
Notable exhibitions and achievements:
2017- “ Duyen Tinh voi Son” at Kylong Art Gallery – Exhibition in HongKong “The 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return”
2015- “Canada International Renowned Chinese Artists Exhibition” in Toronto, Canada
– “Mongolia Impression Exhibition” at HCMC Fine Arts Association
– “First Asia Lacquer Painting Exhibition” in Fuzhou Province, China
2014 – “Watercolor Painting Exhibition” at HCMC Fine Arts Association
– “Southeast Asia – The Silk Roads Exhibition” in Jakarta, Indonesia
– “Meeting in HongKong -10th Anniversary Exhibition” in HongKong
2013 – “Ly Khac Nhu – Solo Exhibition” in Toronto, Canada
– Being invited to provide lecturers to students of Department of Fine Arts at Chinese Culture University in Taipei, Taiwan
– Being a Consultant of the “Chizhou Art Exchange Activity for International Women Artists” hosted by Anhui City, Chizhou, China
2012 – “Asian Art Exchange Exhibition” in Tainan City, Taiwan
– “International Women Artist Exhibition” at HCMC Fine Arts Association
– Being the Organizer of the “28th Anniversary International Lantin Calligraph Exhibition” hosted at KyLong Art Gallery in HCMC, Vietnam
– Being the Founder of “HCMC Museum 30th Anniversary Exhibition”
– Being the Founder of “HCMC Fine Arts University 60th Anniversary Exhibition”
2011 – “World Famous Painters Art Exchange Exhibition” in Taipei, Taiwan and
– The exhibited painting was awarded the “Regional Cultures” prize
2010 – “International Lacquer Painting Exhibition” in Wuhan City, China
2009 – “11th Anniversary International Ceramics Exhibition” in Wenqing City, Korea
– “World Famous Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition – celebrating 10th anniversary of Macao’s return to the Motherland” in Macao
– Being the Organizer of the “Modern Composite Media-Lacquer Painting Exhibition” in HCMC Fine Arts Museum. This event was filmed by Vietnam TV and broadcasted for Art Documentary
2008 – “World Famous Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition – Celebrating Olympic Games – World Tour” hosted by U.S International Arts Association and Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Association.
2007 – “National Yun Lin University of Science and Technology Art Exchange Exhibition” in Taipei, Taiwan
– The exhibited painting the “Fishing Port” was collected by the University
2006 – “Art Exchange Exhibition” hosted by Taiwan Nature of Art Association and National Yun Lin University in Taichung, Taiwan
– Engaged in lacquer painting experimental and research
2004 – “Art Exchange Exhibition” hosted by Laos Fine Arts Association in Laos
– “Ly Khac Nhu and Watercolor painting” film was created by Vietnam TV and broadcasted for Art Documentary
2002 – “Art Exchange Exhibition” hosted by Guangxi City, China
1995 – “Ly Khac Nhu Solo Exhibition” in Los Angeles, U.S.A. The exhibition was sponsored by Boston Indochina Arts Project and the exhibited painting “Hoi An” was acquired for the China World Chinese Artists Collections
1994 – “Four Artists Exhibition” at the Alliance Française in Ho Chi Minh City
– “Ly Khac Nhu – Duo Exhibition” hosted by Chinese International Culture Exchange Association in Taipei, Taiwan
1993 – “Ly Khac Nhu – Solo Exhibition” in HCMC Fine Arts Association
– “Ly Khac Nhu – Solo Exhibition” in HCMC Fine Arts Museum. The exhibited Watercolor painting “Spring” and oil painting “Afternoon” were acquired by the Museum for Permanent Collections.