Nguyen Phan Chanh (1892–1984) is a prominent Vietnamese painter famous for his exquisite silk paintings that beautifully depict rural life and the cultural essence of Vietnam. His works often feature scenes of women and children engaged in daily activities, showcasing a unique blend of traditional Vietnamese aesthetics and modern artistic techniques. Nguyen Phan Chanh’s silk […]
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Amidst the complex and turbulent historical context of twentieth century Vietnam, currency design played a crucial role in conveying cultural, historical, and national messages. Behind these designs were great efforts to harmonise art and historical awareness, producing currency notes that symbolised independence, resistance, and nation-building. Since the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the […]
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The exhibition “An anatomy of sadness” also served as San Art’s final highlight before the art space announced its closure at the end of April 2025. Words: BUC Translation: Hồng Ánh
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This non-commercial exhibition brought together over 20 original oil landscape paintings created by Emperor Ham Nghi during his exile, assembled from 10 private collections. The artworks have been authenticated, conserved, and restored by leading experts and were co-curated by art researcher Ace Le and Dr Amandine Dabat, 5th-generation descendant of Emperor Ham Nghi. Beyond paintings, […]
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As a field that combines science and art, botanical art once played an important role in both Vietnamese painting and medicine. In the twentieth century, botanical art was popular in textbooks, scientific publications, advertisements, etc. However, it has gradually declined since the 2000s due to the widespread use of digital cameras. In this article, I […]
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The vision of travel Everything started with a book, a book full of images. Specialised in photography and visual media, I am also a collector of archives, especially old photos from the Indochine period. Last year, I acquired a small photo album from the early twentieth century narrating the trip from France to Vietnam by […]
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Curated by Sarnt Utamachote, Ferdiansyah Thajib, Hai Nam Nguyen, Thao Ho, and Ragil Huda, this is the first community-based exhibition in Berlin to explore gender and sexuality in Southeast Asia. Beginning with the question, “What does it mean to be a Southeast Asian queer person living far from home?”, the curators expanded the exhibition’s scope […]
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Inspired by three victories against the Mongol invaders on the Bach Dang River between the 10th and 13th centuries, these artworks honoured the patriotic spirit of past generations. Employing a surrealist painting style and diverse material expressions, the exhibition was a cultural resonance achieved through the arrangement of large abstract sculptures. “From the Bach Dang […]
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Featuring approximately 110 artworks – including propaganda posters, battlefield photography, ideal homeland landscapes, and contemporary works reflecting individual memories – it unveils the complex “memory-scape” of a nation defined by radical shifts. The show features pieces by artists born in or rooted in Vietnam, as well as Asian artists closely related to the country. A […]
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“Earth” at Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) marks the return of Ly Truc Son to the art scene with his first solo exhibition in nearly a decade, showcasing the culmination of ten years of relentless creativity and exploration in pursuit of a new artistic language. Having bid farewell to lacquer – a traditional visual […]