An exhibition called “Vietnam now” by the country’s most six outstanding artists will be held at The Rotunda, Exchange Square, Hong Kong from August 24 to September 9. On display will be oil paintings, silk paintings, bronze sculptures, 3D photography, contemporary calligraphy and … [Read more...]
Silk paintings on display at Furama Resort
August 21, 2012 By
An exhibition of silk paintings by artist Bui Tien Tuan has opened at the five-star Furama Resort Da Nang. The 20 silk paintings by the Hoi An-born painter depict the beauty of women and landscapes in the central region. The show will run through August 30. … [Read more...]
The nation’s beauty via 100 artworks
August 14, 2012 By
Net dep que huong (Beauty of the country) is being held for the third time at HCMC Association of Fine Arts, featuring 97 artworks by 44 artists. A visitor takes a photo of some pieces from Net dep que huong at HCMC Association of Fine Arts. Artists use many materials such as oil on … [Read more...]
World remembers silk-painting pioneer
July 23, 2012 By
Artists and fine-arts lovers celebrate the birth of Nguyen Phan Chanh (1892-1984) in Hanoi on July 20. Chanh's daughter, writer Nguyen Nguyet Tu agreed. "He once said he didn't bring war into his paintings because ‘guns could shoot through silk'."Chanh is considered one of Vietnam 's foremost … [Read more...]
Artists recall memories of Hue at Tu Do Gallery
July 20, 2012 By
‘Memories of Hue’ painting exhibition by artists Ton Nu Tuong Hoa and Nguyen Khoa Nhy will open at Tu Do Gallery, featuring 33 pieces made of silk and oil on canvas. Visitors will have a chance to admire the beauty of Hue’s ladies, nostalgic charm of old citadels and temples, romantic … [Read more...]
Japanese specialists revive Vietnamese silk paintings
June 3, 2012 By
Japanese specialists are set to continue restoring damaged silk paintings of Nguyen Phan Chanh, a well-known painter of Viet Nam in the 19th and 20th centuries. Considering the paintings by Chanh as treasures of humanity, the experts have brought the damaged works to Japan for restoration. The … [Read more...]
Japanese art lovers restore Vietnamese silk paintings
May 26, 2012 By
Nguyen Nguyet Tu stands speechless and close to tears before the beautifully restored silk painting by her late father Nguyen Phan Chanh. Chanh (1892-1984), considered one of Vietnam 's foremost silk artists, worked prolifically during the war era. Although he lived in turbulent times, Chanh … [Read more...]
Emotion with “Women and Flowers”
April 22, 2012 By
Over 100 paintings on various materials depicting the beauty of women and flowers are on display at the Vietnam Women's Museum, 36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hanoi. The exhibition is jointly held by the museum and the club of collectors of Pham Luc’s paintings. Over 100 paintings at the … [Read more...]
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