Vietnamese Artistic Materials
1. Lacquer Paintings – Vietnam’s Unique Artistic Heritage Vietnamese lacquer art is a national treasure. At Nguyen Art Gallery, visitors can admire works by Do Khai, a Hanoi lacquer master known for:
- Second Prize in the National Fine Arts Exhibition celebrating 1,000 years of Thang Long – Hanoi in 2010
- 4 Awards of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association
- 3 Awards of the Hanoi Fine Arts Association
- 2 Awards of the Ministry of National Defense of Vietnam
- 1 Award from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism
- 2 Awards of the Vietnam Central Propaganda Department
- 3 Awards of the Vietnam Union of Literary and Art Associations
2. Oil Paintings – Blending Vietnamese Expression with Western Technique With over 260 authentic oil paintings, the collection uses natural materials like poppy, flaxseed, walnut, and everlasting flowers. This medium has flourished in Vietnam since 1925 with the founding of the Indochina College of Fine Arts. Pioneering masters include:
- To Ngoc Van – Father of modern Vietnamese painting
- Bui Xuan Phai – Famous for Hanoi Old Quarter artworks
- Tran Van Can – Portrait specialist
- Nguyen Tu Nghiem – Landscape virtuoso
3. Watercolor Paintings – Delicate and Poetic Through works by Dinh Duc, the watercolor collection highlights lotus and nature themes, offering a gentle and poetic essence rooted in Eastern aesthetics.
3. Watercolor Paintings – Delicate and Poetic Through works by Dinh Duc, the watercolor collection highlights lotus and nature themes, offering a gentle and poetic essence rooted in Eastern aesthetics.