Painting

Nude paintings by Indochinese painters have proved their value on international market. However in Vietnam, this topic is considered as a “sensitive” artistic mode. The recent first-ever nude painting exhibition in Hanoi has opened the knot for this topic. Nearly 70 nude paintings by 30 artists from various periods were displayed at the Vietnam Fine Arts University. Themed “endless inspiration”, the paintings featured youthful beauty of Vietnamese women through many different art styles and techniques. After the success of first ever nude photo exhibition in 2018, it’s the first ever nude painting exhibition being licensed. Artists in Hanoi are looking forward to this exhibition and consider this event as the initial step to make the sensitive subject accessible to the public. The exhibition has received warm response from the public. The pieces on display at the event are the physical representation of the passion, sweat, and tears the ten featured … [Read more...] about First-ever nude painting exhibition opens in Hanoi

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on September 29 to reward winners of the third international painting competition entitled “I draw Vietnam – I draw Russia”. Winners of the contest and the organising board in a group photo (Source: photobaoquocte.vn) The contest received 407 submissions from 359 children of the three age groups – 6 to 8, 9 to 12, and 13 to 16. After three assessment rounds, three young painters obtained the first prizes. They are Duong Tue Nhi, 6, from the northern province of Vinh Phuc, Pham Anh Vu, 10, from Hanoi, and Tran Minh Trong Nhan, 13, from Ho Chi Minh City. The organizers also presented five second, six third and 30 consolation prizes to outstanding contestants. Speaking at the award ceremony, Trinh Quoc Khanh, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam-Russia Friendship Association (VRFA), said the contest ran in Vietnam and Russia simultaneously. He noted the Russian edition recorded 270 entries, adding that the winners in … [Read more...] about Winners of Vietnam-Russia painting contest honoured

A painting featuring a horse by noted poet Bui Giang (1926-1998) has been sold for US$11,000 at auction to raise funds for the Live to Love Vietnam charity. "Horse" by poet Bui Giang. The painting, created using Chinese ink and powder paint, had a starting price of $4,000. It was drawn in 1984 while the poet explored HCM City. In October 2016, one of his paintings titled Gửi Đêm (For the Night) was sold for $27,000 after the starting price was set at $2,500. Paintings by the poet have been hunted by collectors thanks to his skillful style and beautiful depictions. They also expressed the “crazy” emotional moods of the poet, according to experts. Bui Giang started to draw in the early 1980s in HCM City. Many of the paintings he did on his travels were presented as gifts to friends, but many thought he was insane and did not keep or appreciate them. Before an exhibition in 1975, he burned all his work and now it is believed there are only 20 … [Read more...] about Painting by late artist fetches $11,000 at charity auction

Fifteen newly-finished paintings on the walls of villagers’ homes in Chu Xa, Van Duc Commune, in Hanoi’s outskirt district of Gia Lam, have opened up a new direction for creating more attractive destinations in Hanoi’s tourism. The first mural painting village in Hanoi Dazzling and colourful mural paintings in Chu Xa Village have become popular check-in destination among young travellers over the past weeks. The paintings were debuted in late September under the ‘Clean agriculture – Green city’ project which was initiated by the Arts Build Communities. After two-month of hard work, young artists have transformed old, mossy walls into beautiful frescos. With each mural covering a total area from 6 s.q.m to 30 s.q.m, the artworks depict popular topics in the daily life of farmers in Chu Xa Village, including animal breeding, vegetable growing, and fishing. In the coming time, an additional 15 frescos will be debuted in the village. According to … [Read more...] about Chu Xa mural painting village: A new destination for visitors to Hanoi

15 mural paintings depict the daily life of farmers in Chu Xa village, which is famous for growing safe vegetables. All the vivid paintings have their unique style as it is based on walls’ characteristics in order to bring a real feeling and image effects to viewers. These lively paintings are under the “clean agriculture, green city” project which is initiated by the Arts Build Communities. With two months of hardworking, 20 young artists have transformed old, mossy walls into lively mural paintings. The village has become busier with new visitors everyday. Beautiful paintings on a peaceful village and agricultural life have attracted many people and children in the vicinities to come to the village to play and take pictures./. VNA … [Read more...] about Dazzling mural painting village in Hanoi