Upcoming Exhibition
On Level (0)
It is where memories exist after an event has passed. Where things that have not yet happened can be imagined as though they had once existed. Where a gaze, a sound, or a scent can open up an entire stretch of lost time. This space has no form, no coordinates, yet quietly shapes the way we see the world and ourselves. “On Level (0)” begins from that distance…
Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum,
66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi, Vietnam
Paintings on display
No works to display.
Artistic Journey
“The path of the mind is contemplation—it is fragments of emotion that take shape, gathered and sifted through each passing day. To me, abstraction is actually something very concrete, something that can be arranged on canvas and ‘colored’ in. Every way of seeing is merely a personal choice. In the end, we all must forever search for the path we most want to take, to walk it, to experience it, and to put our hearts into it.”
He was born into a family with a rich artistic tradition, with many relatives being painters. However, instead of relying on that advantage, he chose his own path and sees it as both motivation and, at times, pressure to overcome and assert his own identity.
A particularly unique aspect of Tạ Đình Khiêm's life is the fusion of painting and martial arts. He studied and taught martial arts before pursuing professional painting, and even managed a martial arts school. Martial arts, especially the philosophy of Vĩnh Xuân, helped him cultivate stillness, composure, and perseverance in the face of life's upheavals and the often commercial art market.
He pursues abstract painting, but the abstraction in his works stems from very concrete emotions and experiences drawn from everyday life. His artworks often feature powerful colors and compositions, with a palette dominated by black and multiple layers of paint that create depth, evoking the feeling of an emotional and dynamic musical piece.
Studio
The studio in Hanoi houses large-scale canvases, wood panels, and an extensive pigment collection. Works are developed in series, often over several months, allowing layers to build organically.
Education and Exhibitions
Graduated Hanoi Fine Arts University.
Group exhibition “Half of year” in Dong Phong gallery, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Group exhibition “other side” in Maison Des Arts, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Solo exhibition “In my mind” in Dong Phong gallery, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Group exhibition “Vietnam Emerging Generation” in Maya gallery, London, UK.
Group exhibition “Duet” in Mai gallery, Hanoi, VN.
Group exhibition “CUONG, KHIEM, VU” in Vietnam Fine Art Museum, Hanoi.
Group exhibition “K44” in Viet Art Centre, Hanoi, VN.
Group exhibition “Objects of Meditation” – works of art from Zoltán Bodnár collection at Regional Art Center Hungary.
Group exhibition “Live with Passion” – Abstract works of art from Zoltán Bodnár collection at B55 Contemporary Gallery.
Group exhibition “festival for Young Artist of Vietnam” in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Group exhibition “Korean-Vietnam friendship special exhibition” in Viet art centre, Hanoi.
Group exhibition in Affordable Art Fair in Hong Kong (working with Asian Art de Vivre).
Group exhibition “Korean-Vietnam friendship special exhibition”, Kwangju, Korea.
Group exhibition “YU YU BLUE VIETNAM” in Vietnam Fine Art Museum, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Group exhibition “ART IN THE FOREST” in Flamingo DAI LAI, Vietnam.
Solo exhibition “To Be continued” in Eight gallery, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam.
Group exhibition “Walk with Tan Suu” in Mai Gallery Hanoi, Vietnam.
Group exhibition “Toward to border” tại 42 Yet Kieu street, Hanoi, Vietnam.