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Tran Trong Vu
We Don't Know That the Sky is Not Blue

2008

Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request

About the Item

Tran Trong Vu paints a contemporary narrative on the changes that have taken place in his homeland of Vietnam. He paints on large transparent plastic sheets as well as oil on canvas.
  • Creator:
    Tran Trong Vu (1964, Vietnamese)
  • Creation Year:
    2008
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Rye, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU42531465213

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