NEWS:
PILGRIMAGE
A Solo Exhibition by painter Hung Viet Nguyen
From November 18, 2023 to January 6, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION
Saturday November 18, 6-9 pm
At
Lois Lambert Gallery
Bergamot
2525 Michigan Avenue E3
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 829-6990
Tue-Fri 10am-6pm
Sat 11am-6pm

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Artist Hung Viet Nguyen was born in Saigon Vietnam in 1957. He studied Biology at Science University, then transitioned to working as an illustrator, graphic artist, and designer after settling in the U.S. in 1982. He developed his artistry skills independently, studying many traditional Eastern and Western forms, media, and techniques. Nguyen’s compels, labor intensive investigations of oil paint reveal a methodical mastery of textures. While portions of Nguyen’s work suggest the influence of many traditional art forms including woodblock prints, East Asian scroll paintings, ceramic art, mosaic, and stained glass, his ultimate expression asserts a contemporary pedigree.

EXHIBITED IN MUSEUMS/INSTITUTIONS:
* Laguna Art Museum
* Long Beach Museum of Art
* Riverside Art Museum
* Oceanside Museum of Art
* Torrance Art Museum
* Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum
* Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art
* Norco College Art Gallery
* Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
* San Diego Art Institute/Museum of the Living Artist
* The Bridgehampton Museum, NY
* Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens
* Armory Center for the Art
* Palos Verdes Art Center

SOLO EXHIBITIONS:
* "PILGRIMAGE". Lois Lambert Gallery. Santa Monica, CA (2023)
* "SACRED MATTER". Matter Studio & Gallery, Los Angeles (2023)
* "SACRED JOURNEY". Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens. San Clemente, CA (2023)
* "IN ANOTHER LAND". Tandem SOLO. Gallery 515, BENDIX Building. Los Angeles (2022)
* "WE/OURS/US". Tandem SOLO. VASCAM at FAR Center For Contemporary Arts. Bloomington, Indiana (2022)
* "SACRED PATH". Kleefeld Contemporary Art Museum. Long Beach, CA (2022)
* "MINDSCAPE". Norco College Art Gallery. Norco, CA (2022)
* "PLACES". Laemmle Playhouse. Pasadena, CA (2022)/ Laemmle Monica Film Center. Santa Monica, CA (2020)/ Laemmle Town Center 5. Encino, CA (2019)/ Laemmle Royal. West Los Angeles, CA (2019)
* "PATHS". Viet Bao Daily News. Westminster, CA (2018)
* "SACRED LANDSCAPES". Laemmle Theatres. Claremont, CA (2017)/ Laemmle Monica Film Center. Santa Monica, CA (2016)
* "ANCIENT PINES". LA Artcore Brewery Annex. Los Angeles, CA (2017)
* "SACRED LANDSCAPES II". Launch LA. Los Angeles, CA (2016)
* "ANCIENT PINES". South Bay Contemporary. San Pedro, CA (2016)
* "TRANSITION" Tandem SOLO. Nguoi Viet Daily News. Westminster, CA (2015)
* "SACRED LANDSCAPES". Launch LA. Los Angeles, CA (2014)
* "MINSCAPE". LA Artcore Brewery Annex. Los Angeles, CA (2013)
* "SHAPING SPACE". Tandem SOLO. CafE Cultural Gallery. Los Angeles, CA (2011)
* "CRUELLY-GO-ROUND". Tandem SOLO. Nguoi Viet Daily News. Westminster, CA (2011)
* "MINSCAPE". Long Beach Public Main Library. Long Beach, CA (2011)
* "COASTAL SENSATION". Gallery 825. West Hollywood, CA (2010)
* "TRADITION & INNOVATION". Tandem SOLO. Nguoi Viet Daily News. Westminster, CA (2008)
* "INSTINCT". Infusion Gallery. Los Angeles, CA (2006)
* "SYMPHONY". Vien Dong Daily News Gallery. Westminster, CA (2005)
* "LANDSCAPES & PORTRAITS". Tandem SOLO. Vien Dong Daily News Gallery. Westminster, CA (2003)
* "ROUND". Mimi Studio. Westminster, CA (2002)

EXHIBITED AT ART FAIRS:
* LOS ANGELES ART SHOW, MODERN + CONTEMPORARY (2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016)
* SPRING / BREAK ART SHOW LOS ANGELES (2020)
* ART SAN DIEGO (2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)
* ART PALM SPRINGS (2018, 2017, 2016)
* MARKET ART + DESIGN HAMPTONS NEW YORK (2018, 2017)
* CONTEXT ART MIAMI (2018)
* SPECTRUM MIAMI ART SHOW (2017, 2015)
* CONTEXT ART NEW YORK (2017, 2016)
* ART MARKET SAN FRANCISCO (2023, 2017)
* FABRIK EXPO LOS ANGELES (2016)
* PALM BEACH ART MIAMI (2023, 2016)
* ART SILICON-SAN FRANCISCO (2015)
* HOUSTON FINE ART FAIR (2015)
* WestEDGE DESIGN FAIR-SANTA MONICA (2015)

PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
* Collection of Cerritos College Public Art Collection
* Collection of Morgan Stanley headquarters, midtown Manhattan, New York City
* New York Public Library (NYPL)

AWARDS:
* Selects Award at Art San Diego 2018 Fair
* Juror’s Choice Award by David A. Ross, Art Museum Professional & Curator at 53rd INTERNATIONAL AWARD EXHIBITION San Diego Art Institute (SDAI)/Museum of the Living Artist. Balboa Park, CA. (2015)
* Media Services Award at 53rd INTERNATIONAL AWARD EXHIBITION San Diego Art Institute (SDAI)/Museum of the Living Artist. Balboa Park, CA. (2015)
* Juror’s Choice Award by Daniel Foster, Executive Director at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) at 52nd INTERNATIONAL AWARD EXHIBITION San Diego Art Institute (SDAI)/Museum of the Living Artist. Balboa Park, CA. (2013)
* Executive Director’s Choice by Doctor Malcolm Warner, Executive Director, Laguna Art Museum at ART AUCTION 2012 Laguna Art Museum (LAM).

PUBLICATIONS:
* Artillery Magazine
* Los Angeles Times
* Orange County Register
* Daily Breeze
* PBS SoCal/KCET
* Art and Cake
* Easy Reader
* LA WEEKLY
* FABRIK Magazine
* The Hollywood Times
* Riot Material
* ART[T]MOIRE
* Voyage LA
* Orange Coast Magazine
* Nguoi Viet Daily News
* Vien Dong Daily News
* VIET WEEKLY

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INSTAGRAM
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