The exhibition at the Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City was billed as a triumphant homecoming for works by some of Vietnam’s most influential artists. But Nguyen Thanh Chuong, a prominent artist himself, was stunned by what he saw. Hanging on the wall was a painting he recognized as his own, a Cubist-inspired … Read more
Evergreen – an interesting group exhibition showcases potential and meaningful pieces from top artists including Ha Nguyen Tri (Tri Rom). The event will take place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts from June 4 to June 10. The EverGreen exhibition of artists includes: Lieu Nguyen Huong Duong, Tran Lam Binh, Ly Ngoc … Read more
Taxes You’ll Have to Pay when Purchasing or Selling Art Buying an artwork or selling one from an existing collection can be a long process with lots of factors that can affect the final price. One of them is taxes. Various taxes can significantly raise the price of art you are looking to buy or … Read more
What is an auction house? An auction house is a company that auctions off items to the highest bidder. Auction houses are usually used to sell off things that are no longer needed or wanted, such as old furniture, jewelry, or art. They can also be used to sell things that have been confiscated by … Read more
Originally established to facilitate trade between distant locations, freeports are nowadays increasingly being used to store art and other luxury items. Various privacy and security reasons, combined with tax benefits they provide, have made freeports a popular choice for art collectors who are more interested in keeping their art tucked away in a safe place … Read more
Vietnamese art is rich and unique, blending aspects of both Chinese and French influence. Traditional Vietnamese art is characterized by strong colors, simple shapes, and an overall lack of detail. Common themes include nature scenes, dragons, and phoenixes. Vietnamese art has been shaped by the country’s long history and diverse culture. For centuries, Vietnam was … Read more
Dumonteil Shanghai is pleased to present “The Canvas of Memories”, the solo exhibition of Vietnamese artist Le Trieu Dien (b.1943), featuring 16 oil paintings created between 2020-2021. Exhibition’s information 2022/01/22 – 2022/03/12 Shanghai, China The exhibition marks LE’s second solo show in the gallery’s Shanghai space. The artist recalls some of his most precious memories … Read more
Christie’s Asia Weeks sales held at the house’s New York headquarters generated a total of $82.8 million, achieving an 84% sell-through rate by lot, and together hammered at 175% above low estimate across eight sales. Across categories in the Asian art department, 13 records were achieved throughout the week and 13 lots exceeded a sale … Read more
The international art market is now bearing the brunt of the financial crisis brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, our Chief Expert, Jean Gauchet, has several pieces of advice to our readers. The newly released Art Market 2020 report by Art Basel and UBS analyses that the travel restrictions and bans on social … Read more
Sustainable art focuses on using eco-friendly materials, promoting environmental awareness, and addressing social and ecological issues, contributing to a more conscious and responsible approach to artistic creation and consumption. From Waste to Wonder: How to Turn Recyclables into Stunning Art Pieces Recycling is a crucial practice that helps protect the environment and conserve valuable resources. … Read more