A Journey Embodied: The Life and Art of Tan Thanh Lu Tan Thanh Lu, also known as Tan Lu, is more than an artist; he is a living testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope. Born in 1947 on the idyllic island of Phú Quốc, Vietnam, his life took an extraordinary turn from that of a pragmatic businessman to a daring navigator and ultimately, a chronicler of a pivotal moment in Vietnamese history. Lu’s s…