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Co-presence of past and present

Gathering feminine, pure oil paintings and lacquer works with a touch of innovation yet still connected to traditional culture, artists Đặng Thị Thu An and Nguyễn Đức Huy bring the humanistic values of the past to the contemporary public.

On the afternoon of December 17th, at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, the opening ceremony of the exhibition “An & Huy” by artists Đặng Thị Thu An and Nguyễn Đức Huy took place. The exhibition showcases 42 artworks, with artist Đức Huy selecting 21 lacquer paintings and artist Thu An choosing 21 oil paintings.

The exhibition is a gathering of feminine, pure oil paintings and lacquer works that blend modern innovation with the enduring beauty of traditional culture.

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The oil paintings by Đặng Thị Thu An exude purity in color, with a deep inner world expressed through seemingly contemplative faces, evoking the beauty of modern Vietnamese women.

On the other hand, Nguyễn Đức Huy’s lacquer paintings tell stories of love that resonate across time, blending the past and present, and combining stylized shapes with decorative patterns reminiscent of the colors and motifs found in the art of enamel work from the Nguyễn dynasty.

“An & Huy” follows the trends of contemporary art, capturing the spirit of youth while reflecting a meticulous hope to bring positive emotions to the public and provide a fascinating reflection on contemporary life.

The exhibition will be open until December 22nd.

Some of the displayed works at the exhibition:

Thu Trang