1915 Born in Bac Ninh
1935-1938 Graduated from the Indochina Fine Arts College.
Active and live in Ho Chi Minh City
1943 Successful invention and production of the first hand-stamping on silk painting.
The 1950’s The “hand-staping on silk” by Tu Duyen was recognized nationwide
1955 His painting “Tran Binh Trong” won the first Fine Arts Prize (in southern Vietnam)
October,1998 Group exhibition in Brussel, held by the European Committee with funds and contributions of USD 1 million from European organizations and individuals. Travel to Italy, France, and Germany and close in 2000.

Public collections

Various museums at home and aboard.

Private collections

The US billionaire, Mr. Rockerfeller
Cambodian Royal Prince Sihanouk.