Biography

Family photo of artist Phung Pham in 1976

1932: Born in Hong Chau commune, Yen Lac district, Vinh Phuc province, Vietnam.

1947: Joined the revolution, and went to the Viet Bac guerrilla zone.

1952 - 1955: Studied at the Central Campus in Nam Ninh, China. Received art lessons from artist Nguyen Khang.

1955 - 1956: Taught supplementary classes in Son Tay.

1957 - 1960: Studied and graduated from the Vietnam College of Fine Arts.

1960 - 1965: Worked at the Cultural Bureau in Hai Duong province.

1965 - 1967: Enrolled in the 9th intake at the Vietnam College of Fine Arts but dropped out after half the course of study.

1973 - 1985: Worked at the Vietnam Animation Studio.

From 1985 to the present: Pursued artistic creation in home-studio.

Numerous “Prize A” at the 1975 - 1985 Graphic Art Exhibition in Hanoi

Gold Medal at the 1990 Nationwide Fine Arts Exhibition in Hanoi

Medal for the Cause of Vietnamese Fine Arts

2023: Two lacquer artworks by Phung Pham, “Proud” (1993) and “Love Kisses” (1995) were donated to the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum by Mrs Ellen Berends, a former Dutch diplomat, who served as Dutch Ambassador in various countries; she worked in Vietnam between 1997-2001 and treasured the two artworks by Phung Pham and brought with her around the world for a quarter of a century.

Honours and Awards

Ms Ellen Berend donating Phung Pham paintings to Vietnam Fine Arts Museum

H.E. Ms. Dewi van de Weerd, Ambassador for International and Cultural Cooperation, Foreign Affairs Ministry of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Pham Viet Anh and spouse, Mrs. Le Thi Hien Anh, Former Dutch Ambassadors, H.E. Ms. Ellen Berends and H.E. Ms. Monique Frank, and Ellen Berends's husband Mr. Nicolas Vergunst at the Vietnam Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands, December 2022

Artist Phung Pham (left) and Director of the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (right). Artwork “Proud” 1993 (Lacquer, 88 x 54.5 cm), collection of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, donated by former Dutch Ambassador - Mrs. Ellen Berends

Artist Phung Pham (most right) and Director of the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (second left) with the artwork “Love Kisses” 1995 (four-panel lacquer screen, 150 x 198,5 cm), collection of the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, donated by former Dutch Ambassador - Mrs. Ellen Berends

2003: Solo exhibition at the Exhibition House of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, 16 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi.

2006: Solo exhibition “At the Height of Summer” at Jee Stone Gallery, Hong Kong.

2008: Solo exhibition at 29 Hang Bai Exhibition House, Hanoi.

2010: Solo exhibition at 29 Hang Bai Exhibition House, Hanoi.

2023: Solo exhibition at Thang Long Gallery, 41 Hang Gai, Hanoi.

Solo Exhibitions

Solo exhibition at the Exhibition House of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, 16 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi in 2003

Solo exhibition at 29 Hang Bai Exhibition House, Hanoi in 2008

1972 - 1990: Participated in annual International Graphic Exhibitions in Germany, Romania, Poland, Norway. Took part in various cultural exchange events in the United States, Japan and Republic of Korea, organized by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association.

1985: Participated in the 1975 - 1985 Graphic Art Exhibition in Hanoi. The artwork “Mountain Classroom”, 1983 (woodblock print, 55 x 65 cm) won the A Prize.

1990: Participated in the 1990 Nationwide Fine Arts Exhibition in Hanoi. The artwork “Fighting against Drought”, 1990 (lacquer on wood, 113 x 133 cm) won the Gold Medal.

1999: Participated in the Nationwide Fine Arts Exhibition on the theme of Revolutionary War and the People’s Armed Forces.

2015: Participated in The 4th Ulsan International Woodcut Print Art Festival in the Republic of Korea.

... also participated in numerous other group exhibitions both domestically and internationally.