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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

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

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DANIEL BUREN WORK AT VENEZIA 1997

Đám cưới Xuân Hà 2010

Dương Hữu Hoàng & La Toàn Vinh-Sherbrooke-PQ-Canada -1981

Dương Hữu Hoàng & La Toàn Vinh-Sherbrooke-PQ-Canada -1981

LÊ BÁ ĐẢNG & LA TOAN VINHV2007

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La Toan Vinh (born 1956, Ho Chi Minh City) is a Vietnam-based mail artist and photographer active since 1987, known for networking-based art and documenting mail art gatherings. His work, including photography and mail art, has been recognized internationally. One of his pieces is held in the collection of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec. 

Key aspects of La Toan Vinh's artistic work include:

• Mail Art: Active in the mail art network since 1987, often connecting with international artists, as seen on the International Union of Mail-Artists.
• Photography: He has photographed significant mail art figures and events, including gatherings with William S. Wilson.
• Documentation: His photography documents important figures in the Dada and mail art movements.
• Portraiture: He has taken portraits of artists, such as a portrait of Bill Wilson.
• Collection: A piece of his work is in the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec collection. 

For more on his collaborative documentation, see his photos of Bill Wilson. 

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Lê Bá Đảng (1921-2015)& La Toàn Vinh-HUẾ 2007

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Relocation: Vinh eventually settled in Montreal, Canada, where he studied fine arts at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).Mail Art & New York Archives: Expanding into mail art, photography, and conceptual works, Vinh became an important fixture in international art circles. He was a close friend and documentarian of the prominent American art critic and scholar William S. "Bill" Wilson. Vinh's photography of Wilson's Chelsea parties and gatherings with the Ray Johnson circle have been permanently cataloged in archives dedicated to Wilson's collected writings.Current Legacy & ExhibitionsHis original silk-screen sketches from the refugee camp were recently added to the Malaysia Design Archive, preserving an invaluable piece of Southeast Asian diaspora history.Connect with La Toan Vinh: Keep up with his latest updates and archival posts directly on his LA TOAN VINH Facebook Profile.Visual Archives: You can view his archived networks and online exhibits via the LATOANVINH Blogger Profile or explore his original Malaysian-heritage artwork on Malaysia Design Archive Instagram.Scholarly Mentions: To read more about the environment of creatives and art circles he mingled with in New York, visit the La Toan Vinh | William S. Wilson archive.Malaysia Design Archive | This arrived today. A collection of ...Apr 27, 2023 — Malaysia Design Archive | This arrived today. A collection of original silk screen sketches by artist La Toàn Vinh. La Toàn Vinh arrived to Pulau Bidong refugee...Instagram·designarchiveUser Profile: LATOANVINH - BloggerBlogger: User Profile: LATOANVINH. LATOANVINH. On Blogger since: June 2005. My blogs. LATOANVINH NETWORK. MAIL ART SENT BY MAIL-ARTIST 2005. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ ...Blogger.comLa Toan Vinh | William S. Wilson : Collected WritingsNov 5, 2016 — Mail artist and photographer La Toan Vinh had the honor of attending several parties hosted by Bill Wilson at his home in Chelsea, New York and has submitted hi...WordPress.com2012-april-7-bills-birthday-photos-by-la-toan-vinh-01Oct 22, 2016 — 2012-april-7-bills-birthday-photos-by-la-toan-vinh-01 | William S. Wilson : Collected Writings.WordPress.comBiography of Bill WilsonJan 16, 2017 — The passages quoted above are by William S. Wilson in “The Art of Friendship” Ray Johnson: Black Mountain College Dossier #4, BMC Museum & Arts Center, Ashevill...WordPress.comLA TOAN VINH - FacebookLA TOAN VINH (@la. t. vinh) • Facebook, Connect with friends. Log in. LA TOAN VINH. TÙY DUYÊN MÀ ĐỘ Tốt nghiệp Đại Học Quebec ở Montreal. Studied Mỹ thuật...Facebook·LA TOAN VINHMalaysia Design Archive | This arrived today. A collection of original silk screen sketches by artist La Toàn Vinh. La Toàn Vinh arrived to Pulau Bidong refugee camp...Apr 27, 2023 — A collection of original silk screen sketches by artist La Toàn Vinh. La Toàn Vinh arrived to Pulau Bidong refugee camp from Vietnam in 1980. He produced over o...Instagram      

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