Le Auction House proudly presents “20th Century Vietnamese Art,” a celebratory exhibition marking the upcoming centennial of the Indochina College of Fine Arts (1915-2025). From January 1 to 7, 2025, join us at No. 44 Yen Phu, Hanoi, as we showcase a remarkable collection of 168 artistic treasures.
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| The Two Beauties – Deux Jeunes Femmes by Vu Cao Dam. |
This exhibition is a masterful curation of Vietnamese fine art, showcasing significant milestones and offering a rich tapestry of artistic expressions from the North, Central, and South regions. It provides a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts and admirers to delve into the works of renowned masters of Indochinese painting.
The exhibition prominently features the “Pho – Thu – Luu – Dam” group, comprising four revered artists: Le Pho (1907-2001), Mai Trung Thu (1906-1980), Le Thi Luu (1911-1988), and Vu Cao Dam (1908-2000). Known as Vietnam’s four greatest painters, their profound influence has indelibly shaped the nation’s artistic landscape.
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| The captivating exhibition space. Photo: Aqua Art |
Le Pho, born in 1907 in Hanoi’s Nhan Chinh village, is renowned for his captivating paintings of nudes, gardens, and floral still lifes. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Hanoi under the mentorship of Victor François Tardieu before receiving a scholarship to continue his artistic journey at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris in 1932. Le Pho’s works are highly sought after, with his three-panel painting Figures in a Garden achieving a remarkable sale of US$2.29 million in April 2022.
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| Le Pho’s “A Woman with a Fan.” |
Mai Trung Thu (b. 1906), one of the first graduates of the École des Beaux-Arts de ‘Indochine in Hanoi, celebrates the innocence of rural Vietnam in his works. His participation in the 1937 International Decorative Arts Exhibition in Paris led him to settle in France, where he painted tender images of Vietnamese women, children, and idyllic landscapes. Thu’s silk paintings, known for their bold colors and vibrant scenes, offer a unique perspective on traditional clothing and utensils.
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| “The Two Beauties” by Mai Trung Thu. |
Le Thi Luu, born in 1911 in the picturesque village of Tho Khoi, Bac Ninh Province, began her artistic journey at the Indochina College of Fine Arts. Her silk paintings, as described by art critic Thuy Khue, create “a world of her own.” Luu’s works elegantly capture pre-war Vietnamese society, featuring naive toddlers, stunning mountain girls, and graceful ladies. Her masterpieces include Me Diu Con (Mother Carrying Baby on Her Back) and Ba Me Con Qua Phu (A Widow and Her Children).
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| Le Thi Luu’s “Mother and Children on the Grass”. |
Vu Cao Dam (1908 – 2000), a graduate of the Indochina College of Fine Arts, is known for his exceptional talent in both sculpture and painting. His works, a unique blend of Eastern and Western artistic traditions, depict Vietnamese women and children and capture the essence of Vietnamese culture. Notable sculptures by Vu Cao Dam are exhibited in renowned museums worldwide, including the Quai Branly Museum in France and the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.
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| “Le retour” (The Return) by Vu Cao Dam. |
The exhibition also showcases works by notable artists from the period of resistance in northern Vietnam, including Luu Cong Nhan, Le Huy Hoa, Tran Luu Hau, and Nguyen Trong Kiem. Their paintings, a blend of realistic and imaginative themes, capture the spirit and challenges of the time, expressing the will to protect and build a better future for the homeland.
Join us at Aqua Art, 1st floor, Hanoi Aqua Central, from January 1 to 7, as we celebrate and explore the rich heritage of 20th-century Vietnamese art and the talented artists who shaped it.
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