"The longest journey a man must take is the eighteen inches from his head to his heart."

Minh Dam – Polish artist of Vietnamese origin.
Born in Hanoi and raised in Warsaw, he graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at the Warsaw University of Technology, where he earned a Master’s degree in Architecture.

Working primarily in watercolor, his work explores themes of memory, migration, and identity, reflecting the cultural dialogue between Asia and Europe. Combining architectural clarity with expressive painting, his work transforms personal experience into atmospheric visual narratives shaped by place, history, and emotion.

Minh is a university lecturer and educator who shares his experience through international workshops and academic teaching. He is also a co-founder of the Polish Watercolor Society, contributing to the development of contemporary watercolor practice and supporting a new generation of artists working with the medium.

Alongside his artistic practice, he works within the professional art industry as International Account & Sales Manager for Asia at Daniel Smith Artists’ Materials, collaborating with artists, educators, retailers, and distributors across the region. In this role, he connects studio experience with product expertise, education, and the development of the global watercolor community.

Through his solo exhibitions, curatorial initiatives, and leadership in international watercolor festivals, Minh actively contributes to the growth of the contemporary watercolor movement worldwide.

Exhibitions, Workshops, and Artistic Projects:

  • Solo exhibitions:

    • “Acquired Identity” at the Temple Literature - Imperial Academy in Hanoi (2025)

    • "Vietnamese: Inherited Identity" at the Asia and Pacific Museum in Warsaw (2025)

    • "Fantasy on Polish Airs" at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi (2022)

    • "Wandering in the Mist" in Lublin (2021)

    • "In Search of Identity" in Warsaw (2019)

    • "Three Continents" in Lublin (2017)

  • Museum exhibitions:

    • "Between Art and Heart” at the Czartoryski Museum in Puławy (2025)

    • "Between Light and Color" at the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka (2019)

    • "Watercolor Spaces" at the Museum of the History of the City of Lublin (2018)

  • Main organizer:

    • Festival "VietnamInAcquarello 2024 – Colours of Cultures" at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, showcasing the works of 465 artists from 60 countries.

    • “Hanoi Art Fair” annual event in Hanoi for artists, creators and galleries (2025)

  • Leader at the FabrianoInAcquarello festival in Italy for seven East and Southeast Asian countries (2025) and for Poland (2017–2022).

  • Conducted original watercolor workshops in Europe and Asia, including Poland, Italy, Norway, Slovenia, Hungary, Vietnam and China.

  • Participated in international exhibitions in over 30 countries, including Italy, the United States, France, Australia, China, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand...

  • Organizer, curator, and jury member for numerous exhibitions in Poland, Vietnam and abroad.