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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
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By Nguyen Cong Cu

Located in Rye, NY

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Nguyen Cong Cu Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Newsprint

'Face II' Abstract Portrait Painting
'Face II' Abstract Portrait Painting

'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".

Category

2010s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

'Reading Newspaper II'
'Reading Newspaper II'

'Reading Newspaper II'

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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

'Reading Newspaper I' Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
'Reading Newspaper I' Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media

'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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Newsprint

'The Professor'
'The Professor'

'The Professor'

By Nguyen Cong Cu

Located in Rye, NY

Nguyen expressively uses bold colors and mixed media in this contemporary portrait.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Nguyen Cong Cu Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"No Way"
"No Way"

"No Way"

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

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Nguyen Cong Cu art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Nguyen Cong Cu in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Nguyen Cong Cu art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Yu Lanyng (Lavinia Yu), Heather Farrell, and Michael Azgour. Nguyen Cong Cu art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,300 and tops out at $4,500, while the average work can sell for $2,250.

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