Lebadang was born in Vietnam in 1922, immigrating to France in 1933 to study at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Toulouse. His first one-man show was held in Paris in 1950. Lebadang is internationally renowned for his fusion of the cultural influences of Europe (America) and the Orient through a personal poetic vision articulated in watercolor, sculpture and fine prints. He is recognized as one of the world's most accomplished printmakers. His works in cast paper astound collectors, curators and fellow artists. These works combine the essences of sculpture, painting and embossing in one art form. Lebadang has exhibited in over fifty one-person shows throughout the world. His work became widely exhibited in the United States after his one-person show at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1966. He has been the recipient of numerous international awards.