Look – what is that?! Is it a box, or merely the remnant of a gift that missed its journey? Lying silently at the center of the square canvas like a mark of fate, it’s bound with a rough twine, tied into a small bow as if someone had once lovingly, meticulously wrapped it with […]
The surface of this painting is dark and hushed – almost entirely silent. And it is within this absolute minimalism that Eve opens up a vast field of contemplation. Just black and brown hues, and a thin orange line like a scratch of light, yet it is a silent fracture cutting through all visual, emotional,
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The artwork “Golden Season” by Bui Huu Hung encapsulates the vibrant spirit of Vietnamese culture, agriculture and the breathtaking beauty of nature during the bountiful harvest season. Bathed in radiant golden hues, the painting vividly recreates the essence of harvest time, when the fields burst with life, brimming with promise and prosperity. The image of
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As the conversation deepens, we begin to confront the heart of a larger dilemma: Why have so few Vietnamese artists gained true global recognition? In this section, Bui Huu Hung reflects candidly on the structural and cultural challenges Vietnamese art continues to face—both within and beyond the nation’s borders. From fragmented national efforts to a
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In part two of our oral history with Bui Huu Hung, we explore the challenges and missed opportunities faced by Vietnamese art in the global market. Despite its distinct cultural and artistic identity, the lack of professional galleries, proper valuation, and institutional support has left Vietnamese art struggling to gain its rightful place. Join us
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This transcription of an oral history is the result of a recorded interview with artist Bui Huu Hung (BHH) on February 1, 2025. The interview was conducted by his daughter, Doai Bui (D). Bui Huu Hung Foundation is pleased to present to art lovers the first part, Brushstrokes of War and Peace: The Art of
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At first glance, the work presents itself with a quiet, meditative presence, dominated by a central circular form that feels almost like an ancient relic. The dark, abyssal center of this circle draws the eye, pulling you into its depths, as if it holds the secrets of the universe or the forgotten memories of the
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“Những người anh hùng trong bóng tối” delves deeply into the lives of the often-overlooked figures within the Vietnamese communist movement. The title, “Heroes in the Dark,” speaks volumes—evoking images of individuals who work behind the scenes, their deeds vital yet cloaked in obscurity. This is not a bold proclamation of heroism but a subtle,
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The moment you stand before Bui Huu Hung’s artwork, you feel its serene stillness—the image of a woman who seems to embody peace itself. Draped in traditional attire, she appears timeless, untouched by the flow of years. At first glance, the painting might depict an elegant and composed figure, someone significant, perhaps from a bygone
In The American Dream, a quiet dialogue unfolds between two symbols of progress: a steam-powered locomotive and the Coca-Cola logo. The painting is bathed in soft and subdued sepia tones, as though it belongs to a fading memory. The locomotive stretches across the canvas, its steel form a testament to an era when steam and