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
May 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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...]
Paintings portray royal retreat
May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
VietNamNet Bridge – A "getaway" tomb with a lake built by a poetic king to frolic with his royal concubines is the focus of an art camp being attended by 15 people in Hue. Fit for a King: Paintings depicting the Khiem Lang Mausoleum on display in the former royal capital of … [Read more...]
Dong Ho folk painting contest launched
May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The contest is open to children between the ages of four and nine in kindergartens and primary schools across the country. Competition entrants can use any medium to create their own original paintings on size A3 paper based on the theme of one of the ten original Dong Ho folk paintings, which … [Read more...]
Thai consul general to exhibit lacquer paintings in HCMC
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Panpimon Suwannapongse, the Thai consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, is looking to hold an exhibition of her own lacquer paintings she created during her term in Vietnam next month. The exhibition, called “Mua vang” (Golden rain), is set to take place at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum, 97 Pho Duc … [Read more...]
Join art exhibition held in Korean city
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
An art exhibition featuring contemporary work by Vietnamese and South Korean artists is on a display at the Han Hyang-lim Ceramic Museum in Paju City, about 70km north of Seoul. HA NOI (VNS)– Presenting an artistic meeting of Vietnamese and Korean contemporary art, the exhibition … [Read more...]
‘Portraits of Vietnam’ through Singaporean painter’s stroke
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Nhan Dan Online – More than 20 watercolour paintings capturing the contemporary life in Vietnam by Singaporean painter Choo Meng Foo are now on display at an exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Themed ‘Portraits of Vietnam’, the exhibits recreate the tranquil landscapes in the … [Read more...]
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