Le Brothers

biography

Le Brothers (Le Ngoc Thanh and Le Duc Hai) are identical twin brothers live and work in Hue, Vietnam, a place that serves as an inspiration for much of their work. Their art practices take diverse form of painting, installation, performance art, film and video. They have performed and exhibited their work locally and internationally including Singapore Biennale 2013 and most recently “Secret Archipelago”- Singapour En France Le Festival at Palais de Tokyo, Paris. Their unique approach to history, identity and the interpretation of the past in the present produces works that accelerate our understanding of unforgettable events which are presented as refined and dignified accounts that invite the viewer’s reflection, realization and a deeper respect for culture and custom. Their practice explores an aesthetic in examine, dissect and question the post-war consciousness of North and South Vietnam. Le brothers are also the founder of an art foundation called New Space Arts Foundation, where artists around the world may attend residences and create art. The foundation is the first artist in residency in Vietnam opened in 2008, funded by Le Brothers from the sales of their art. 

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