Duy Nguyen (b.1989 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) grew up in the Bidong refugee camp and migrated to Norway as a child. His youth was spent on the west coast of Norway. He has a background as a designer and has developed an image-based art practice over the last few years. His research includes themes of migration, diaspora stories, and multicultural identity – often in connection with mental health. In a short time, he has made an impression nationally and internationally; with participation at high-profile group shows such as Høstutstillingen (National Art Exhibition), Østlandsutstillingen, Liquida Photo Festival, Fresh Eyes, and more.

He was recently chosen to participate in Vårutstillingen 2024 (The Spring Exhibition) at Fotogalleriet. Nguyen has completed a few artist residencies including Leipzig International Arts Program (LIA), Paratissima Factory, and is now participating in the Office of Contemporary Art Norway’s 1-year residency program at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin, where he will have an exhibition later this year. His work is in the collection of Karmøy Kunstforening, PRS Collection Turin, and Goethe-Institut. In 2024 he had his first major solo exhibition, the same year he was also awarded a 2-year working grant from Norwegian Government Grants for Artists to further develop his art practice.

Learn more about his works: vitaboy.net

PAST EVENTS

Minimal Prayer | Open Studio with Duy Nguyen

February 11, 2025