Ly Khac Nhu
fine art artist
Ly Khac Nhu 李克柔
Principal artist and founder of KyLong Art Gallery
Mr. Ly is a fine art artist specializing in Watercolor, Oil, Ceramic and Lacquer Painting.
Founder/Curator of KyLong Art Gallery
Member of Jury Board of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association
Member of Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association
Member of Viet Nam Fine Arts Association
Member of Ho Chi Minh City Ethnic Minorities Art and Literature Association
Former President of Ho Chi Minh City Chinese Artists Association
Former Director of District 5 Chinese Fine Arts Club (1986-2006)
Artist Ly Khac Nhu was born in Quang Ninh, Vietnam in 1943. He has a Chinese root in Fangcheng in the south of Guangxi Province, China. In Vietnam, he has been known as one of the most influential Chinese painters, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City. Over the past decades, he has received numerous Awards for outstanding contributions to society issued by different levels of Vietnam’s government.
He has also been recognized for his achievements in organizing national and international art and culture exchange events. His paintings can be found in art galleries, museums, and organizations in Vietnam and overseas, in addition to being widely acquired by personal collectors. His paintings and wide range of personal collections have also been filmed on many occasions for documentaries by Vietnam TV and China CCTV.