Lao Xa Village

The Journey into Art

Bui Thanh Viet Hung was born in 1976 in Hanoi. In 2016, after a stable career in architecture, he rediscovered his passion for watercolor painting following the birth of his first daughter. He is now a lecturer at Hanoi Architectural University, a member of the Vietnam Association of Architects, Chairman of Hanoi Watercolor Artists Club (HWA), and Co-representative of IWS Vietnam. His watercolor works have been featured in numerous exhibitions and workshops both in Vietnam and internationally. His favorite theme is Vietnamese landscapes – mountains, rivers, villages, and ancient streets.

Artistic Activities

• 2017: First participation in IWS International Watercolor Exhibition (2nd edition) at Hanoi Museum
• 2017–2024: Regular exhibitions with Hanoi Watercolor Artists Club (HWA) and IWS Vietnam
• 2022: Lecturer in “Effective Project Presentation Methods” – Master Class for LIXIL Talent Match Top 40
• March 2025: Watercolor Workshop in Laos – sharing techniques and connecting ASEAN artists
• November 2025: Solo exhibition “Vietnamese Landscapes” at Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám), Hanoi, in collaboration with a close colleague
• Ongoing: Leading HWA (63 members), organizing exhibitions, international exchanges with Polish and Spanish Embassies, and teaching watercolor both inside and outside the university

Exhibitions & Art Events

• 2002: Organize Exhibition at Hanoi Fine Arts Association
• 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015: National Fine Arts Exhibition
• 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008: Hanoi Fine Arts Exhibition
• 2017: Exhibitions by Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in associated with Belgium, Germany, France...