Van Thanh Rudd
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Van Thanh Rudd has been exhibiting his art since growing up on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Moving to Melbourne in 1995 introduced him to a vibrant arts community as he took part in various group and solo exhibitions. Over the years, his work has increasingly attempted to address issues surrounding social justice. For inspiration he researched socio-economic systems and the role of art and politics by traveling to countries such as Vietnam, Cuba, Chile and France in 2005.
Rudd’s artistic practice involves painting, drawing, collage, public/street art and whatever else allows people exposure to debates about the role of art within society. One of his major projects (The Carriers Project 2004 to 2008) involved carrying his paintings on foot through public and private spaces in Australia’s major cities. This also allowed him to take part in major social actions in Melbourne such as the Anti-G20 rally (2006), The Stolenwealth Games (2006), Industrial Relations Rallies (2005) and Free the Refugees protests (2004). Current and ongoing works include the Residencies of Thought Project, taking place in The White House, Washington, USA and the Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA.
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