Aung Khaing was born in a village on the outskirts of Rangoon, Burma in 1945 and
has worked as a painter and illustrator since the 1960s. In 1984, he had a searing
experience of censorship when his entire Rangoon show of 120 paintings was banned.
For many years thereafter he did not present his work for public exhibition, and his
first solo show only took place in Yangon in 2013.
aung khaing
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Dancers
2010
Acrylic on canvas
33″ x 33″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Padaung woman
2013
Acrylic on canvas
24″ x 30″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Dancers
2012
Acrylic on canvas
24″ x 30″
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Going to the monastery
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
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Dancers
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/dancers
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Lady
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
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Dancers
2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Puppets
2012
Acrylic on canvas
30″ x 42″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Dancers
2011
Acrylic on canvas
27″ x 36″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Ladies
2012
Acrylic on canvas
24″ x 36″
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Puppets
2014
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting is on long-term loan to the Main Library, University of Hong Kong
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2014
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/untitled-6
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Kogyi Kyaw Nat/Min Kyawzwa Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/kogyi-kyaw-nat-min-kyawzwa-nat
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U Shin Gyi Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting featured in a touring show on US campuses, 2016-23
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Shin Hne Mi Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Tabinshwehti Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Mandalay Bodaw Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
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Htibyusaung Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
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Aungzwa Magyi Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
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Mintayar Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Fairfield University Art Museum
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Shindaw Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
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Shwe Nawrahta Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/shwe-nawrahta-nat
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Maung Photu Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
For an analysis of this painting, please visit: https://artcollections.smu.edu.sg/collections/painting/maung-photu-nat
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Htibyusaung Medaw Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to the Center for Burma Studies, Northern Illinois University
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Shwenabay Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to the Center for Burma Studies, Northern Illinois University
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Taungngushin Min Khaung Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Medaw Shwezagar Nat
2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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Women
2015
Acrylic on canvas
21″ x 38″
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United dance
2014
Acrylic on canvas
84″ x 156″
This painting is on long-term loan to the Main Library, University of Hong Kong
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2015
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
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2014
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University
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2015
Acrylic on canvas
18″ x 24″
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2013
Acrylic on canvas
36″ x 48″
This painting has been donated to Singapore Management University