vietnam arts
More than 30 antiques and documents bearing images of tigers are on display at the National Museum of Vietnamese History in downtown Hanoi.
Art teacher brings pebbles to life
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the life of many in the creative art community.
Paintings on lotus leaves
The lotus plant is very spiritual and loved by Vietnamese people from all walks of life. In order to bring the image of this special flower into daily life,
Life sketches record hustle and bustle of Sai Gon
Sai Gon is sick, seriously sick. The pandemic has messed life up, made things disordered and left people strongly affected. A new art project is aiming to highlight the plight of the city, while encouraging the people to be strong and raising money
3D jelly cakes beautify life
In recent years, 3D jelly cakes have become a popular product in Vietnam. Nguyen Minh Phuong, a jelly cake-making expert in Hanoi has developed a 3D jelly cake making community, turning the cake from favourite dessert to art.
Debut of Dien Bien Phu Campaign panorama on horizon
A panorama artwork of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign is expected to be officially debuted on May 7 in Dien Bien province to mark the Dien Bien Phu victory over French colonial rule.
Vietnamese paintings return to homeland
The painting "Madame Phuong" by painter Mai Trung Thu recently sold for US$3.1 million, a high point in Vietnam’s cultural life.
The colorful return of a highland child
Artist Thu Tran has opened an exhibition featuring a huge hexagon made of steel covered with colourful fabric illuminated by lights all over a hill, creating a vision of splendour in Son La Province.
Hanoi’s seasonal appeal grabs young artist
Hanoi’s seasonal beauty and its original architecture featuring both old and modern elements have long been a source of inspiration for young painters, one of whom is Hoang Phong.
Painter surprises art lovers with wooden bas-reliefs
Hanoi-born painter Bui Duc, famed for his lacquer paintings, surprised his fans when he presented his latest artworks at an exhibition that opened in the capital on Friday night.
Exhibition on Vietnamese women opens in HCMC
To celebrate Vietnamese Women’s Day on October 20, the Craig Thomas Gallery in District 1, HCMC, is holding an exhibition on Vietnamese women featuring a collection of silk paintings by female artist Nguyen Thi Chau Giang.
Vietnam Institute for Arts Education launched
Vietnam Institute for Arts Education (VIA Education) has made its debut in HCM City with a target to build a sustainable, vibrant, active and inspiring arts community that seeks to develop optimal standards in arts and creative education in Vietnam.
Veteran actor’s drama troupe opens
The new drama troupe Sen Viet, composed of 25 young actors, has opened in HCM City.
National museum hosts first solo exhibition by Duy Hoa
Artist Nguyen Duy Hoa’s first solo exhibition has opened at Vietnam Museum Fine Arts.
Exhibition opens at Craig Thomas Gallery depicting loneliness, isolation
Painter Tuyen Nguyen on September 25 opened a solo exhibition portraying loneliness, especially during this period of social distancing, at the Craig Thomas Gallery in District 1, HCMC.
Exhibition showcases sculptures by artists from big cities
Thirty-two sculpture artists from Hanoi and HCM City will showcase their works at an exhibition in the centre of Hanoi from Friday to October 18.
Artists focus on canvas
Three artists are telling their personal and unique stories through paintings at the ongoing exhibition entitled Toan (Canvas) in Hanoi.
Traditional Vietnamese dishes are made from clay
Miniature models, including bowls of Pho, noodle soup, and bread, have gone on sale at a souvenir shop in Hanoi, proving to be popular among visitors due to their production from clay by a young girl.
Artworks of Vietnamese-born graffiti artist go on display in Hanoi
Vietnamese French painter Cyril Kongo has opened his first gallery in Hanoi with the ambition of showcasing a range of graffiti pieces to local art lovers.
XOM exhibition features artistic dreams and future of life
A special painting exhibition entitled XOM by a group of Vietnamese artists and a foreigner will open this week in the centre of Hanoi.