One of the great painters in this century, the Vietnamese artist Bui Xuan Phai passed away eleven years ago. He lived his life in poverty, and his talent was mostly disregarded by his contemporaries. He has gained a lot of recognition however, aft ... Read More

Through the Upheavals of History

Compared to other Asian countries, and according to several art commentators, Vietnam was the earliest to merge into the the main stream of modern art, as defined by the West, in both form and content. Such ... Read More

During the past few years, Vietnamese Modern Art has assumed a more definite shape. ‘Doi Moi’, Vietnam’s Perestroika, introduced in 1986, allowed the creative artist more freedom. At the end of the eighties, this resulted in an e ... Read More

By Phan Cam Thuong
Fine Arts Critics

(This article is writen about artist Hoang Hai Anh and his works)

The contribution of an artist to fine art creation can be recognize either through his innovation of art language, or simply ... Read More