A lacquer painting is a cherished and valuable asset for its owner. Below, we explore the methods for preserving lacquer paintings, drawing on advice from Vietnamese lacquer artists. Firstly, avoid direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to strong sunlight can cause the lacquer’s surface to fade and lose its distinctive sheen. To protect the artwork, it is […]
During the event “An Evening of Smiles,” held at the Park Hyatt Saigon hotel in May 2014, over 300 guests were in attendance. Renowned artists such as Bùi Hữu Hùng, Lê Thanh Sơn, Hồ Hữu Thủ, Đặng Xuân Hoà, Đinh Quân, Lê Thiết Cương, Nguyễn Trung, Hồng Việt Dũng, and Hélène Kling generously donated their
Bui Huu Hung has participated in numerous international exhibitions, spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas. His lacquer paintings have consistently been highly regarded, attracting significant attention from the global art community. Through these international exhibitions, Bui Huu Hung has contributed to building a bridge between Vietnam and other nations, helping the world gain a deeper
During the French colonization of Vietnam, several French artists set up the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de l’Indochine in 1925 in Hanoi, the capital. This was to become the leading institute for the progression of art and its graduates were the pioneers of contemporary art in Vietnam. Since the school’s establishment, Vietnamese artists have favored painting in the Western medium.
Bui Huu Hung created a studio in Marly-le-Roi to experiment with lacquer using old traditional techniques and materials under the European climate.
An exhibition entitled “Vietnamese Contemporary Art: The Colours of Vietnam” is now on show at the Washington Arts Club in the USA from September 7-29.
The lacquer painting titled “A Girl in Traditional Countryside Dress” by Bui Huu Hung was auctioned at the wine tasting and fundraising ceremony, held by Ms. Nguyễn Việt Loan, chairwoman of Journeys to the East, in support of the Blue Dragon Children Foundation in their fight against human trafficking
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Lacquer on canvas 136×162 cm At Park Hyatt SaiGon organized by Ben Thanh Art & Frame and Galerie Nguyen on November 4th 2008
