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Bùi Hữu Hùng stands among the foremost figures of Vietnamese contemporary art. His works have achieved remarkable recognition, commanding high value on international auction platforms. “Lady with a Fan” tells the story of an aristocratic woman standing in an ancient setting, radiant beneath a golden sky, before the moss-covered ramparts of a feudal dynasty. Is […]

“Untitled” and “Sacred Land” are among the first 20 études in the “Vietnamese Lacquer Curriculum Project” initiated by Bui Huu Hung following the success of the Vietnamese Lacquer Experimental Atelier in Marly-le-Roi, Paris, France in 2014. These artworks will be showcased in the nationwide Contemporary Art Exhibition & Auction organized by the Department of Fine

Finalising the composition, the “JACOB & CO” inscription was added to the lacquer ground, completing an artistic process initiated with the work’s earliest brushstrokes in 1994. JACOB & CO – a symbol of boundless creativity and opulence – captivates collectors and luxury connoisseurs worldwide, serving as the final piece to resolve the artist’s years of

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,

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,

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

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