Gallery PRINTED MATTERS-NEW YORK 2000

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Mail Art & Photography: He is active in the Mail Art community and has documented art gatherings through photography, including for William S. Wilson.

Background: Born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, he is now based in Montreal, Canada.

Artistic Education: He studied at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), earning a BAP in 1986.

Digital Presence: His work can be viewed on Flickr and the Malaysia Design Archive.

Recognition: A piece of his work is included in the collections of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ). 

He is also listed in the Dictionnaire des artistes de l'objet d'art au Québec. 

Printed Matters Gallery -2000

👉La Toan Vinh (born 1956) is a Ho Chi Minh City-born Canadian artist specializing in mail art and photography, active since 1987. His work includes intimate documentary photography of fellow artists and contributors to the mail art movement, notably documenting William S. Wilson. 

Key aspects of La Toan Vinh's artwork include:

Mail Art & Painting: Contributed to international mail art projects, including "You are not alone".

Photography: Documented key figures and gatherings in the art world, including Bill Wilson’s 80th Birthday Party in 2012 and 2006 Dada Week NYC gatherings.

Collection: At least one artwork by La Toan Vinh is held in the collection of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. 

He maintains a presence in online artist communities such as the International Union of Mail-Artists (IUOMA). 

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• Mail Art & Photography: He is documented as a contributor to the mail art community, with his photography showcasing social gatherings and the art world.
• Documentation of Bill Wilson Parties: Vinh photographed several parties hosted by artist and scholar Bill Wilson at his Chelsea, New York home between 2006 and 2012. These photos are considered a "charming" and important archive of Wilson's dedication to fostering interpersonal relationships in the art community.
• Activity in Toronto: Records indicate Vinh was active in Toronto in the early 1980s, including being in Camden Street in 1983. 

He is noted in archival materials related to "Ray Johnsonalia" (materials related to the artist Ray Johnson) and the personal archives of William S. Wilson. 

GALLERY FRÈRE JÉRÔMG -Montreal-1983

La toàn Vinh & Marie Bourrassa UQAM 1986

👉Toàn Vinh is a Montreal-based Vietnamese artist, photographer, and mail artist known for his documentation of refugee life and participation in international art networks.Refugee Experience and Early ArtPulau Bidong: Vinh arrived at the Pulau Bidong refugee camp from Vietnam in 1980.Documentation: Between 1981 and 1982, he produced over 100 sketches and paintings documenting daily life in the camp.UNHCR Role: He served as the Chief of Fine Art for the UNHCR Education Division at the Bidong camp.Artistic Career and StyleMail Art: Active in the international mail art scene since at least 2005, according to his Blogger profile.Photography: He is recognized for capturing photos of the art scene, including events hosted by Bill Wilson in New York.Multi-disciplinary: His work encompasses painting, visual poetry, and music clips.Current InformationLocation: He is currently based in Montreal, Canada.Education: He studied at the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM).Archive: His sketches from Pulau Bidong are held in the Malaysia Design Archive.He maintains an online presence documenting his creative projects, including "MAIL ART SENT BY MAIL-ARTIST" and various personal memories.

La toàn Vinh & Marie Bourrassa UQAM 1986

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La Toan Vinh – You are not aloneLa Toan Vinh (born 1956, Ho Chi Minh City) is a Vietnam-based artist active in mail art since 1987, known for building international networks through correspondence art. His work is held in the collection of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec (MNBAQ). 

Key Aspects of La Toan Vinh's Work

Mail Art (Correspondence Art): A dedicated mail artist, his work involves creating and exchanging art via mail, fostering a global creative network.

Photography: He is recognized for photographing other artists, including a series capturing mail artist Bill Wilson in 2005 and 2006, documented on the William S. Wilson : Collected Writings blog.

Portraits & Documentation: His photographs feature intimate portraits and documentation of art gatherings, such as Dada Week NYC events.

Collections: A piece by the artist is included in the collection of the MNBAQ. 

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec - MNBAQ

Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec - MNBAQ

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For more information, you can explore his profile...

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DANIEL BUREN WORK AT VENEZIA 1997