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Nguyen Cong Cu Art

Vietnamese, b. 1969

Born in Vietnam’s Hung Yen Province in 1969, artist Nguyen Cong Cu has received recognition for his striking gritty urban commentaries on navigating contemporary life in Vietnam. His work is at once both provocative and familiar as he draws inspiration from Basquiat while applying the surreal expressionism through his original lens. His use of oil and acrylic on canvas gives a unique perspective and interpretation of the human condition. He is an alumnus of the Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts. Cu works and lives in Hanoi. His works are part of private collections in Denmark, Canada, America and Australia. He has had many exhibitions to his credit till date.

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Artist: Nguyen Cong Cu
'No Chance' Abstract Expressionist Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
‘No Chance’ is a medium size abstract expressionist Basquiat-inspired acrylic and newsprint on canvas painting created by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Cong Cu in 2012.
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Newsprint

'Do Not Take No For an Answer' Abstract Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
Abstract figurative portrait on canvas. Acrylic and oil paint, blacks, greys, yellows, and blues.
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2010s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

'I See Money' Mixed Media Portrait
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
Nguyen expressively uses bold colors and mixed media in this contemporary portrait.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

'The Professor' Mixed Media Portrait
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
Nguyen expressively uses bold colors and mixed media in this contemporary portrait.
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Early 2000s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Acrylic, Canvas

'Reading Newspaper I' Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
‘Reading Newspaper 1’ is a medium size abstract expressionist Basquiat-inspired acrylic and newsprint on canvas painting created by Vietnamese artist Nguyen Cong Cu in 2012. Featurin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Canvas, Acrylic, Newsprint

'Reading Newspaper II' Abstract Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
Nguyen Cong Cu's contemporary look at the human condition in Vietnam today. Inspired by Basquiat, Nguyen's draws upon surrealist expressionism in a unique and original style. The p...
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2010s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

'Face II' Abstract Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
Bold colors in blues, reds and black are used in this contemporary portrait. Acrylic paint on canvas with dimensions of 16" x 12".
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2010s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

"No Way" Abstract Portrait Painting
By Nguyen Cong Cu
Located in Rye, NY
A contemporary commentary on the human condition in Vietman. Nguyen draws inspiration from Basquiat while applying surreal expressionism through his own lens. The painting uses col...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Nguyen Cong Cu Art

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Canvas, Acrylic

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