Phan Cam Thuong
Since 1984, Phan Cam Thuong, a teacher in the Hanoi College of Fine Arts’ Department of the History of Art and Art Criticism, has co-authored several books about Vietnamese art history, as well as But Thap, the ancient Buddhist temple where he presently lives. Like Vietnamese intellectuals before him, Thuong practices calligraphy, paints, creates woodblock prints, and plays Chinese chess–the pursuits of a classical Asian scholar.
Thuong’s prints provide a connection between the old and the new. Destined to spend many years of his youth living in a series of villages to escape the bombing of the cities of Vietnam, he developed a love for village ways and a great respect for the traditions of village life. These traditions, the legends of his country, and a strong belief in the teachings of Buddhism, supply the inspirations for his work.
1957 Born in Hanoi
1964-73 Studied calligraphy and painting within his family 1975-79 Army service 1979-84 Graduated in History and Theory of Art from the Hanoi College of Fine Arts 1984-92 Lecturer of History and Theory of Art Department at the Hanoi College of Fine Arts
2022 Solo exhibition, The Muse Art Space, Hanoi Vietnam
1998 Solo exhibition, “Woodcuts by Phan Cam Thuong,” Hanoi College of Fine Arts, Hanoi
Solo exhibition, “Ethereality,” Artfolio Gallery, Singapore
1996 Solo exhibition, Red River Gallery, Hanoi
2010 “Do” Viet contemporary art – Au Co Gallery, Hanoi Vietnam
2003 Traces and Traditions: Vietnamese Woodblock Prints International Print Center New York City
2002 Exhibition, “Brush To Block: Vietnamese Works On Paper,” The
Eastern Gallery, Chicago, IL
2001 Exhibition, “Images Vietnam: Perspectives Of Leading Contemporary Artists,” The Landon Gallery, New York, NY
Exhibition, “Images Vietnam: Five Artists’ Perspectives,” DJR International Art, Newport Beach, CA
Exhibition, “Tradition And Change: Contemporary Vietnamese Art,” The Landon Gallery, New York, NY
Exhibition, “Dual Traditions: Vietnamese Works On Handmade Paper,” DJR International Art, Newport Beach, CA
2000 Exhibition, “The Ascending Dragon: Vietnamese Paintings Today,” The Landon Gallery, New York, NY
Exhibition, “Images Vietnam: Four Artists’ Perspectives,” The Eastern Gallery, Chicago, IL
Exhibition, “Festive Frame Of Mind: Fine Contemporary Vietnamese Art,” The Landon Gallery, New York, NY
Three-person exhibition, “Vietnamese Shadows: Memories Of The Past,” The Landon Gallery, New York, NY
1999 Exhibition, “Poetic Reflections–Contemporary Vietnamese Paintings,” The Landon Gallery, New York, NY
1998 “Art Santa Fe,” NM
Arts of Pacific Asia Art Fair, New York, NY
Exhibition, “Cries, Whispers and Rememberances,” Pacific Bridge Gallery, Oakland, CA
1997 Vietnam contemporary Painting Exhibition, Bangkok, Thailand
Exhibition, Galerie La Vong, Hong Kong
Exhibition, “A Winding River–The Journey of Contemporary Art in Vietnam,” Meridian International Center, Washington, D.C.
Two month residency, Vermont Studio Center, VT
Two-person exhibition, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT
1990 Exhibition of calligraphy and painting with Nguyen Quan
Member of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association
1989 “Vietnamese Fine Art” 1992 “Vietnamese Village Fine Art” 1993 “Classic Vietnamese Sculpture,” co-authored with Nguyen Quan 1995 “Funeral House Sculpture Of The Central Highlands,”co-authored with Nguyen Tan Cu 1996 “Young Artists Of Vietnam,” co-authored with Luong Xuan Doan 1997 “But Thap Buddhist Art” 1998 “Ancient Graphics Of Vietnam,” co-authored with Le Quoc Viet and Cung Khac Luoc
“Ancient Sculpture Of Vietnam”
