The record maker who makes artworks from sea snails

VietNamNet Bridge - As a physician,  Mr. Nam is entranced by sparkling colorful sea snails. He bought hundreds of kilos of snail shells to assemble into unique artworks.   Mr. Lu Ngoc Nam with a picture of the Bridge Temple (Hoi An) worth VND40 million ($2,000). Photo … [Read more...]

“Queen of Polka dots” holds exhibit in Vietnam

Yayoi Kusama, a world-famed Japanese avant-garde sculptor, artist and writer, will exhibit her stunning contemporary installation artworks in Hanoi from May 25 to July 28. The exhibit, called “Yayoi Kusama: Obsessions” and set to take place at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural … [Read more...]

Children’s paintings on show

Up to 417 paintings by children nationwide featuring a vivid and colourful world of childhood will be on display at an exhibition to be held in the capital city of Hanoi from May 28 to June 1. The exhibited drawings are selected from more than 90,000 entries in a national contest organised by the … [Read more...]

Three Vietnamese artists named in Asia Records

Three Vietnamese artists have been named on the list of top record holders in Asia in 2013, according to the Asia Record Organization.                Painter Dang Ai Viet (L) (photo: SGGP) They are Meritorious Artist-Director Nguyen Van Luong, painter Truong Han … [Read more...]

Cartoon funnies paint a picture

VietNamNet Bridge – Sixty oil on canvas and water colours by late cartoonist Choe, or Nguyen Hai Chi, are on display at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City.   City life: Cyclo, a water colour from Choe's collection on display at the Tu Do Gallery in HCM City. The works … [Read more...]

A lacquer painting exhibition in the forest

An exhibit and presentation on lacquer paintings titled “Cham” (Touch), held in mid May, unprecedentedly took place in the forest, where resins are collected and made into lacquer. The exhibit, initiated by artist Vo Xuan Huy, took place at Di Nau village in northern Phu Tho province’s Tam … [Read more...]

Art contest for Vietnamese and Australian students launched

PANO – As part of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Vietnam-Australia diplomatic ties (1973-2013), a painting competition for Vietnamese and Australian students was announced in Hanoi on May 20th by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, Vietnam-Australia Friendship … [Read more...]

Uplifting fine arts exhibition portrays family sentiment

VietNamNet Bridge –An exhibition of paintings and sculptures opened Saturday at Ha Noi's Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum to celebrate the Viet Nam Year of Family 2013 and International Museum Day (May 18).     In the mix: Hanh Phuc Vang (Golden Happiness) by Dao Quoc Huy is … [Read more...]

Book: Nguyen Hoai Huong – The Metropolitan 1999

Category: Artists, Individual Unit Price: US$20.00 Description: Published in 1999 by The Association of Fine Arts of HCMC, Vietnam. 68 pages, hard cover, 25 x 21 cm. Bilingual - Vietnamese, English. Suggested price: US$20.00 Our price: US$20.00 Source : Vietnam Art Books … [Read more...]

Book : The joy of imagination

Category: Artists, Individual Unit Price: US$30.00 Description: Published in 1999 by The Association of Fine Arts of HCMC, Vietnam. 68 pages, hard cover, 25 x 21 cm. Bilingual - Vietnamese, English. Source : Vietnam Art Books … [Read more...]