Tran
Luong

Awardee

Country

Vietnam

Tran Luong advocates for the civil society through his visual art.

Themes
Free expression / Civil society
Disciplines
Visual Art
Performance
Awards
Archive - Prince Claus Laureate 2014

Profile

Tran Luong is a visual artist based in Vietnam. Renowned for his installations and performances, his work predominantly explores themes of human rights, individual freedom, and the socio-political challenges facing the Vietnamese people. Luong is perhaps best known for his use of the red scarf, a potent symbol in Vietnamese culture, which he transforms into various artistic expressions to critique and comment on the legacy of war and ongoing governmental policies.His projects, including the notable "Lap Lòe" exhibition, have garnered international acclaim, leading to showcases at prestigious venues like the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Venice Biennale. Luong's contributions to art and society have not only highlighted cultural resilience but also fostered dialogues on national identity and historical memory.