The artwork Bulletproof Boy Scouts contains an explicit reference to the world-famous music group BTS. BTS stands for Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단) in Korean, which translates to Bulletproof Boy Scouts. From their debut in 2013, BTS and their agency, Big Hit Entertainment, explained: “We want to become a group that can block out the prejudices, criticisms, […]
As a child, Bùi Hữu Hùng was always captivated by traditional Vietnamese folk melodies and the Western classical music that was making its way into Vietnam. This painting, perhaps, was born from that very inspiration: The first movement of a concerto inspired by folk songs. At the end of 2024, the artist applied a new
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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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