The Artist
Lkhagvasuren Nyamkhuu

Born 1967, Khujirt, Uvurkhangai Province, Mongolia
Graduated 1987, College of Fine Arts, Ulaanbaatar
Lkhagvasuren Nyamkhuu is a Mongolian sculptor and artist whose work is deeply rooted in Mongolian tradition, culture and history, drawing inspiration from the country's influence on religion, philosophy and mythology. His sculptures often reflect a profound personal connection to rich nature and wildlife, and domestic animals like dogs, which have played a central role in both his life and his art. His beloved dog, Chico, was the starting point of this sculptural journey, igniting a desire to preserve and honour the living world through bronze.
Beginning his artistic career as a painter specializing in Mongol zurag, a traditional and highly intricate Mongolian painting style, his practice evolved into sculpture, allowing him to fully express the rich and layered worldview shaped by his life experiences.
Today, Lkhagvasuren continues to shape a powerful sculptural language that bridges ancestral wisdom, spiritual symbolism, and contemporary form, offering audiences around the world a rare and authentic window into Mongolia's wild beauty and philosophical depth.
Solo Exhibitions
2017
Yakutsk, Sakha Republic, Russia
2007
Ulaanbaatar
2001
Tokyo, Japan
1997
Los Angeles, USA
1996
Ulaanbaatar
1994
Ulaanbaatar
Group Exhibitions
2016
Hohhot, China
2008
Beijing, China
1999
France
Since 1987
Union of Mongolian Artists Exhibitions, Ulaanbaatar
Awards & Recognition
1998
UMA Prize, Union of Mongolian Artists
1998
Certificate of Honour, Government of Mongolia
1993
Runner-up Prize, Noma Concours, Japan
1991
Encouragement Prize, Noma Concours, Japan
Notable Commissions
1998
"The Seven Treasures of the State" (Төрийн долоо эрдэнэ)
Government Palace of Mongolia