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Vincent Xeus (born 1981) is a Chinese American visual artist known for his works that break the boundaries between classically influenced and abstract oriented contemporary painting practices.

Biography
Xeus was born in China in 1981. He began classical training as an artist during his childhood. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Xeus later studied at Columbia University and received his Master of Business Administration.

Xeus' works have been featured in various museum exhibitions and international art fairs such as Art Basel Miami Beach, LA Art Show, Art Market San Francisco, Art Market Hamptons, 103rd California Art Club Gold Medal exhibition at Autry National Museum, and American Masters Exhibition at Salmagundi Club in New York. Xeus has been listed as one of the top 100 artists of the contemporary era by Buzzfeed and PoetsAndArtists. He served as the Board Director of Arts Council of Napa Valley and as Yountville Arts Comissioner. Xeus currently works and resides in Manhattan and Napa Valley.

Exhibitions
Xeus’ work has been widely exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in renowned museums and galleries in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Paris, and Denmark. His landmark exhibitions include ONE in Gallery 1261, Denver (2018) ; Fragmented Traditions in Last Rites Gallery, Manhattan (2016) ; Hue is Full in Gallery 1261, Denver (2015) ; Alternative Vision in Gallery 1261, Denver (2014) ; and The Last Pearl in Maxwell Alexander Gallery, Los Angeles (2014).

Awards

 * Artistic Excellence Award Portrait Society of America 2016 International Competition
 * Best of Show International BoldBrush Competition
 * Finalist 103rd California Art Club Gold Medal Juried Exhibition