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Long Phi Tran
Long Phi Tran (Trần Phi Long) (b. 1989) is a Vietnamese conceptual photographer and ink painter based in Ho Chi Minh City. Working across photography and monochrome ink, he develops a distinctive visual language rooted in minimalism, symbolism, and disciplined composition. His practice centers on transforming ordinary objects and subtle gestures into layered metaphors that explore identity, power, fragility, silence, and the human condition.
As a conceptual photographer, Long is known for his refined black-and-white works that balance clarity with ambiguity, inviting viewers into quiet yet thought-provoking spaces. In parallel, his ink paintings reflect a deep sensitivity to light, void, and movement, where negative space becomes as meaningful as form. Together, these two mediums allow him to bridge contemporary visual thinking with the contemplative spirit of traditional ink expression.
His work has received international recognition. In 2025, he was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Conceptual category at the Monochrome Photography Awards. In January 2026, his artwork was selected as the cover of Heart Rhythm Journal, published by Elsevier. He has had the opportunity to share his artistic vision through global interviews and features (Spain, USA, The Netherlands, Georgia, Australia, etc.), as well as a digital showcase in New York's Times Square and several awards / honors from prestigious international juried art competitions and exhibitions (USA, Georgia, Canada, etc.).
Long’s works have also been highlighted by Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Vietnam UNESCO Federation Magazine in 2026, and were selected for inclusion in Ho Chi Minh City university-level final examinations in 2025 — reflecting both their artistic merit and conceptual depth.
Through photography and ink, Long Phi Tran continues to pursue a practice defined by restraint, precision, and poetic intensity — creating images that speak softly, yet resonate deeply.
AWARDS / HONORS
Honorable Mention - Conceptual category - Monochrome Photography Awards - 2025 link
Winner - Artist of the Month - Blue Koi Gallery - USA - Feb 2026 link
Bronze Award - Abstract Category - Global Painting Conclave - Canada - 2026 link
Honorable Mention - Top 20 Painting & Other Media Artists - 17th 'Abstract' Art Exhibition - Light Space & Time Art Gallery - USA - 2026 link
Special Merit Award - Painting & Other Media Category - 17th 'Abstract' Art Exhibition - Light Space & Time Art Gallery - USA - 2026 link
PUBLICATIONS
International Publications
Cover Artwork - Heart Rhythm Journal (USA, ISSN 1547-5271) / Elsevier Publisher - Volume 23 - Issue 1 - Jan 2026 link
Featured Artist - Heart Rhythm Journal (USA, ISSN 1547-5271) / Elsevier Publisher - Volume 23 - Issue 1 - Jan 2026 link
Interviewed Artist - Visual Art Journal (The Netherlands, ISSN 3051-2352) - Issue 47 - Feb 2026 link
Interviewed Artist - Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art (Barcelona, Spain, ISSN 2696-2497) - Mar 2026 link
Interviewed Artist - 'Spring Issue' Magazine - Collect Art (CoA) (Tbilisi, Georgia) - Mar 2026 link link
Featured Artist - SPELLBOUND Magazine - The Alchemical Art (Melbourne, Australia) - (Forthcoming)
Domestic Publications
Selected for Publications
Ink In Thirds (USA, ISSN 2997-6308) - Feb 2026 (Unreleased due to copyright terms)
DIGITAL EXHIBITIONS
Winners' Gallery - Monochrome Photography Awards - 2025 link
Visual Art Journal’s Times Square Showcase - 1560 Broadway - New York City - USA - Feb 01 2026 link
AOTM Winner Circle - Blue Koi Gallery - USA - 2026 link
Juried Exhibition 'Nature' - Upward Gallery - Georgia - 2026 link
Winners' Gallery - Abstract Category - Global Painting Conclave - Canada - 2026 link
International Juried Group Exhibition 'Emptiness' - Exhibizone - Canada (Upcoming: 04/2026 - 06/2026)
17th 'Abstract' Art Exhibition - 'Top 20 Painting & Other Media Artists' section - Light Space & Time Art Gallery - USA - 2026 link
17th 'Abstract' Art Exhibition - 'Painting & Other Media Special Merit Artists' section - Light Space & Time Art Gallery - USA - 2026 link
EDUCATIONAL FEATURES
Featured Artwork - Ho Chi Minh City University-level Final Examinations - Dec 2025
Featured Artworks as Educational Material for short classroom presentations - EMASI+ International Bilingual School - Vietnam - Mar 2026
Parallel to his artistic career, Long Phi Tran is a practicing dermatologist (HCMC Society of Dermatology) and an author (pen name: jelu.c) (HCMC Writers Association). His writings have been widely introduced by Vietnam’s most prestigious press agencies: Tuoi Tre (link) - VnExpress (link) - VietnamNet (link) - The Thao & Van Hoa (link) - Phu Nu (link) - Mot The Gioi (link) - Sinh Vien Viet Nam Newspaper...
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