LeUyen Came Along: The Art of LeUyen Pham

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE MUSEUM SEE WHAT’S ON AT THE TAUBMAN LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), The Princess in Black and the Giant Problem, 2020. Watercolor and ink on paper © 2020 LeUyen Pham LeUyen Pham (pronounced “Lay-Win Fam”) is the best-selling author of more than 140 books. Over the course of her successful career, she’s illustrated everything from bears and badgers to best friends and families. Pham is highly skilled at developing characters so that each one is unique and dynamic, with recognizable personalities that readers want to revisit over and over. Many of her characters are so beloved that they’ve been expanded into series, such as The Princess in Black, Vampirina Ballerina, and Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn. Born in Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Pham and her family left in the final days of the Vietnam War and settled in Southern California. She spent two years studying political science at UCLA before the head of the art department guided her toward illustration at ArtCenter College of Design. After graduation, Pham briefly worked for DreamWorksʼ Feature Animation division as a layout artist before her book career took off. She’s been writing and illustrating children’s books ever since. Her book Bear Came Along by author Richard T. Morris received a 2020 Caldecott Honor and inspired the name of this exhibition. Come along with LeUyen, also known as “Win” to her friends, on a journey through the world of her imagination! This exhibition is on view in the Bank of America/Dominion Resources Galleries. Add to Calendar Driving? Get Directions Share This! This exhibition was organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, Abilene, Texas. Exhibition and educational programming support are generously provided by the Edgar A. Thurman Charitable Foundation for Children EXHIBITION PREVIEW LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), Stop That Yawn, 2018. Giclee print of digital illustration © 2018 LeUyen Pham LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), Stop That Yawn, 2018. Giclee print of digital illustration © 2018 LeUyen Pham LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, 2021. Giclee print of digital illustration © 2021 LeUyen Pham LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn, 2021. Giclee print of digital illustration © 2021 LeUyen Pham LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), Best Friends, 2019. Giclee print of digital illustration (color by Jane Poole) © 2019 LeUyen Pham LeUyen Pham (Vietnamese-American, born 1973), Best Friends, 2019. Giclee print of digital illustration (color by Jane Poole) © 2019 LeUyen Pham KEEP EXPLORING View All Upcoming Exhibitions Apr 18, 2026 – Jun 11, 2028 Mokha Laget: Intersecting Terrains View Exhibit Jul 16, 2026 – Jan 03, 2027 It’s a Party! Abstract Work from the Permanent Collection View Exhibit Oct 15, 2026 – Jan 24, 2027 American Made: Pa...