Artist La Ba Quan – Paintings & Art Career

The Journey into Art

La Ba Quan (born in 1976 in Nam Dinh) is a prominent Vietnamese contemporary painter known for his Expressionist style, focusing on conveying emotional depth and the inner world of the human condition. He graduated from the Nam Dinh College of Fine Arts in 1997, and later continued his studies at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2005 and a Master of Fine Arts in 2010.

Now living and working in Hanoi, La Ba Quan is recognized for his expressive portraits characterized by thick layers of paint, bold brushstrokes, and subtle yet intentional distortions. His works reflect everyday stories and profound human emotions, and have been exhibited in various exhibitions across Vietnam, Europe, China, and Israel.

Artistic Activities

• 1997: Nam Dinh College of Fine Arts
• 2005: Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.A.), Vietnam University of Fine Arts
• 2010: Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Vietnam University of Fine Arts

Exhibitions & Art Events

• 2010: “Face to Face” Exhibition – Minotaure Gallery, Tel Aviv, Israel
• 2011: Group exhibition in Vietnam
• 2012: Group exhibition in Vietnam
• 2013: London Art Fair – London, United Kingdom
• 2014: Brussels Art Show – Brussels, Belgium
• 2015: Hamburg Art Fair – Hamburg, Germany
• 2016: Hamburg Art Fair – Hamburg, Germany
• 2017: Group exhibition in China
• 2018: Hamburg Art Fair – Hamburg, Germany
• 2019: Group painting exhibition in Vietnam