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Tag Archives: Huynh Thuy Chau
Huynh Thuy Chau’s art on exhibit in Oakland
Chau Huynh, the artist whose work honoring Vietnamese pedicure workers (this one) launched a thousand protests, is having her boat-people-themed artwork exhibited in Oakland’s Compound Gallery. Entitled “Yelling Clinic” (web site here), the exhibit curated by Katherine Sherwood features three artists … Continue reading
Face in the foot spa
A reporter once asked the Bolsavik about the reaction to the “flag in the foot spa” picture (see artist Chau Thuy Huynh‘s work here). “Do you think it’s cultural?” she asked. “Because nobody in the office understood why anyone would find it … Continue reading
The OC Register’s Q&A with the Bolsavik
The Reg’s Deepa Bharath asked, and the Bolsavik answered, here. Excerpts: Q: After the protests erupted and you were fired, did you regret your decision? A: No, I’ve never regretted it. However, in hindsight I think I should’ve run it with … Continue reading
Another honor for artist at center of Nguoi Viet’s controversy
The artist at the center of an ongoing protest against Nguoi Viet Daily News, Chau Huynh, recently was named a “2008 ArtSeen Emerging Artist” by L.A. ArtSeen. Read the announcement here. Click on number 19 to see a sample artwork … Continue reading
