Shadowy, open-ended and mysterious, Vincent Fantauzzo’s paintings evoke all kinds of associations: Edward Hopper, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, film noir, family snapshots. Some images suggest quiet despair, others menace and barely contained violence; many seem like a single film still or a lyric snatched from a Nick Cave song.
 
The young Melbourne-based artist became an art world sensation when his haunting triple-image portrait of friend Heath Ledger appeared in the prestigious 2008 Archibald Prize exhibition shortly after the actor’s untimely death.
 
Now, twenty-six of his Fantauzzo’s paintings are going on an Asian art tour, with Vietnam as its first stop. The exhibition runs from 27 August through 6 September at Y Ngoc – Si Hoang Gallery (135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street.) Limited-edition prints of the Ledger portraits are available at $3,000 each. Other original works are for sale as well, with prices starting at $6,900.
 

"Heath" - Winner of the Acrchibald Prize 2008 - limited edition signed print - $3000,00 USD

Vincent Fantauzzo, Donna Nguyen Phouc ( Damina Gallery HK)

"Inner Conflict" - Price available on request

"11pm" - 50,000USD

Jennifer Ravolet (Creative Director Yan TV), Viet Ha (Yan TV)

Hoai Nam (Tuoi Tre journalist) Ha Do (Owner and Designer for Nang Boutique) in front of "Brandon" price on application

See more photos from this event.

To view more of Vincent works please visit the exhibition or log onto his website.

Exhibition: 27 August through 6 September at Y Ngoc – Si Hoang Gallery (135 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street.)

WORDS: Tom Maresca

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