Collector and literary critic Thuy Khue (R) has donated paintings by female artist Le Thi Luu to the HCM City Fine Arts Museum. (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The HCM City Fine Arts Museum is hosting a permanent exhibition showcasing work by female painter Le Thi Luu, the first Vietnamese woman to graduate from Indochina Fine Arts College (now the Hanoi Fine Arts University). The “Le Thi Luu - An Tuong Hoang Hon” (Le Thi Luu – Twilight Impression) exhibition features 27 of Luu’s silk paintings, two photographs of her works, two sketches and a painting by her husband, painter Ngo The Tan. All paintings were given to the museum by Tan, Luu’s nephew Le Tat Luyen and his wife Thuy Khue in Paris this year. “Luu’s paintings have returned to their rightful place after a half century of being kept abroad. So Vietnamese and foreigners have a chance to see them,” said collector Khue. Nguyen Kim Phien, the museum’s deputy … [Read more...] about Former Indochina Fine Arts College’s first female graduate work displayed
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Museum shows work by first female graduate of former Indochina Fine Arts College
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City Fine Arts Museum is hosting a permanent exhibition showcasing work by female painter Lê Thị Lựu, the first Vietnamese woman to graduate from Indochina Fine Arts College (now the Hà Nội Fine Arts University). The “Lê Thị Lựu - Ấn Tượng Hoàng Hôn” (Lê Thị Lựu – Twilight Impression) exhibition features 27 of Lựu’s silk paintings, two photographs of her works, two sketches and a painting by her husband, painter Ngô Thế Tân. All paintings were given to the museum by Tân, Lựu’s nephew Lê Tất Luyện and his wife Thụy Khuê in Paris this year. “Lựu’s paintings have returned to their rightful place after a half century of being kept abroad. So Vietnamese and foreigners have a chance to see them,” said collector Khuê. Nguyễn Kim … [Read more...] about Museum shows work by first female graduate of former Indochina Fine Arts College
Quang Ninh women through lens of female photographer
Among Quang Ninh’s photographers are women. Following are photographic works on women subjects by two female photographers, Bui Bich Thuy and Vu Thi Su, in Uong Bi city.Farmer sisters in Dien Cong commune, Uong Bi city, grow riceYellow apricot blossom in Yen TuBeing engrossed in productive labourPleasure of harvesting a bumper cropFemale farmer in Phuong Nam ward, Uong Bi city, smile radiantly during the litchi harvest Fervid beauty of women next to pottery worksFemale cook of Deo Nai Coal Joint Stock CompanyThe girls of Dao Thanh Phan ethnic group in Binh Lieu district during So Flower Festival. Compiled by BTA (Photos: baoquangninh.com.vn) … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh women through lens of female photographer
Hoi An ancient town through the lens of a German photographer
German photographer Christian Berg has recorded beautiful photos of the ancient town of Hoi An and described the city as the best place to take wedding photos. German photographer Christian Berg lives and works in HCM City. He has a degree in Southeast Asian studies and is fluent in English, German and Vietnamese. His photos have been featured in several prestigious newspapers such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, National Geographic Traveler, Glamour, and Forbes. Christian arrived in Vietnam 13 years ago and fell in love with the beautiful country. Christian says simplicity is the key to taking beautiful photos in Hoi An, especially in the late afternoon sunlight. Natural light also plays an important role in taking the best photos, says Christian. Getting to know locals is an important way to show emotional depth in his photos. At the Hoai River on Bach Dang road. A street side grocery store. Cao Lau (noodle dish of Hoi An). A female staff member at … [Read more...] about Hoi An ancient town through the lens of a German photographer
Behind enemy lines: Vietnam’s female spies who helped change the war
By day Nguyen Thi Hoa sold conical hats on the streets of Hue in southern Vietnam, at night she funneled secrets to North Vietnam army handlers who were poised to launch an audacious assault on the city that would reshape the Vietnam War. Hoa was part of the Perfume River squad, a top-secret female combat unit formed in 1967 and bound by the North Vietnam's propaganda slogan: "When the enemy comes to your home, even the women should fight". Deployed deep in enemy territory, the covert 11-strong unit played an instrumental role in the 1968 Tet Offensive despite most of them being in their teens. The offensive, whose 50th anniversary will be marked on January 31 with an official ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, swung U.S. public opinion decisively away from the anti-communist fight, ultimately leading to the American pullout. Women were integral to the North's battle against American "foreign invaders", working mainly in non-combat roles for most of the war as spies and guides, … [Read more...] about Behind enemy lines: Vietnam’s female spies who helped change the war
Female photographers show their love of Hanoi
Members of the Ho Chi Minh City-based Hai Au club of female photographers has recently opened an exhibition entitled ‘Hanoi from Different Views’ at Van Mieu (Temple of Literature). The exhibition introduces black and white photos of club members, including many international prize winners such as Dao Hoa Nu, Hong Nga, Thi Tho, Pham Thi Thu and Kim Thanh. Photographer Dao Hoa Nu said, “The exhibition is to show our love to the capital city on its 1000th anniversary, though the pictures on display do not fully reflect the beauty of the 1000-year old city.” Established on October 6, 1990, Hai Au was the first photography club for women in Vietnam in the 90s. With 14 members who share a passion for photography, the club has organised many exhibitions and won many international awards and local prizes. Source: ND … [Read more...] about Female photographers show their love of Hanoi
Famous photographer’s photo book hits shelves
A photo book entitled Vietnam nhung neo duong (Vietnam- the ways of the country) featuring more than 500 pictures of well-known female photographer Dao Hoa Nu has just been released by the Arts Publishing House. The 386-page book includes beautiful photos which were selected from thousands of works taken by Dao Hoa Nu. The pictures of Ca Mau floating market in the Mekong Delta, Uoc Le and Duong Lam ancient villages in the northern region and others describe the land, Vietnamese people’s portraits and daily activities throughout the country. Writer Hoang Phu Ngoc Tuong said that “Vietnam- the ways of the country” is regarded as a photo work of photographer Dao Hoa Nu. Her photography art shows the patriotism, spirituality and long term viability, and attaches with cultural awareness. The photographer will introduce her photo book at the HCM City Women’s Cultural House on October 16. Source: SGGP … [Read more...] about Famous photographer’s photo book hits shelves
Vietnam black and white photography posited its number one in PSA
(Cinet)- Outdistancing the second with an unequal point of 67-40 photographer Le Hong Linh (Ho Chi Minh City) continues to ensure its world number one in the PSA. According to International ranking table of Photographic Society of America (PSA) 2009, photographer Le Hong Linh (Ho Chi Minh city) continued convincingly positing his number one position on the world in black and white photography. Photographer Dao Tien Dat ranked seventh. 2009 was considered successful year of Le Hong Linh as continuing ranking himself 3rd in ranking table of PSA at a field that had never been considered strong field of Vietnam-tourism photography. Especially in black and white photography with large size, Vietnamese female photographer –Thai Bich Thuan was in 18th of 20 ones. … [Read more...] about Vietnam black and white photography posited its number one in PSA
Exhibition of Vietnamese portraits opened
The Vietnam Photography Artist’s Association, in cooperation with the City Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, held a photo exhibition and review of the competition "Portrait of Vietnamese People Today" on Saturday at Lam Son Square in Ho Chi Minh City. The competition, organised by The Vietnam Photography Artist’s Association, has received 4,112 works, including 3,362 photographs and 750 black and white photos of 767 authors from 61 provinces nationwide, with 119 photos being selected for exhibition. Diep Duc Minh, from Ho Chi Minh City, won first prize, Nguyen Vinh Hien (from Vinh Long) and Nguyen Trung Hieu (from Ho Chi Minh City) won the second prize, while the third prize went to Nguyen Anh Tuan (Hanoi), Nguyen Van Dung (Hue) and Luu Trong Dat (Hanoi); three out of six consolation prizes went to members of The Hai Au Female Photographer Club. At the ceremony, Diep Duc Minh also received certificates of merit from the Ho Chi Minh … [Read more...] about Exhibition of Vietnamese portraits opened
In Vietnam, nude photographers strive to erase stigma
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A number of artists in Vietnam are working to ensure a clear line between artistic nudity and vulgarity.Artistic nude photography has been present and legal in Vietnam for decades. However, enormous social stigma and reluctant public reception continue to engulf the genre. The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a regulation in March 2016 banning beauty and modeling competition title-holders from posing nude or with offensive costumes for photos and subsequently releasing them to the public.The regulation, however, was scrapped. The line between art and obscenityDo Ngoc, a seasoned female photographer, shared that she first entered the world of artistic nude photography around 1995 during a trip to Bangkok. She was staying at a hotel with … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, nude photographers strive to erase stigma