French museum displays first Southeast Asian contemporary work made by Vietnamese artists
“Borderline” represents Vietnamese vitality and handicraft in a contemporary look.
A piece of art from Vietnam has become the first Southeast Asian contemporary work showcased in Musée Guimet, France’s leading ancient Asian art museum. 
Borderline artwork. Photo: Elledecoration
|
This is the first contemporary work from Southeast Asia to be accepted into Guimet’s collection, honoring the master craftsmanship and creativity of Vietnamese people.
Artist Tran Nu Yen Khe. Photo: Elledecoration
|
On the peak of the conical hat – a traditional Vietnamese outfit – runs a brilliant floral motif that uniquely blends on the lacquer background, behind which the barbed wire fence is shown with gold leaves.
The vivid colors including red and orange recall the secular architectural heritage of pagodas and the actual effervescence of Vietnamese society. It is considered a strong symbol where exoticism meets reality and original nature confronts with border disputes.
“Borderline” represents Vietnamese vitality and craft in a contemporary look.
The Musée Guimet, France’s leading ancient Asian art museum, in 2010 opened its doors to contemporary Asian art for the first time since its inception in 1898 with a collection of works named “Perpetual Paradox” by Pakistani artist Rashid Rana.
Guimet is one of the largest Asian art museums outside Asia with more than 50,000 precious works of art on display in a large space of 55,000m2. Vietnam has more than two galleries with notable items such as the Buddha statue from the 6th century, the Dong Son bronze drum, and the Chu Dau ancient pottery.
23:34, 2024/11/02
Artist captures old and new of Hanoi
The exhibition explores the changing face of Hanoi's streets through the realistic works.
10:24, 2024/11/02
Adorable baby hippo wows Hanoi visitors
The cuteness of the newborn hippo at Hanoi Zoo is sure to capture the hearts of all who come to see it.
16:11, 2024/11/01
Hanoi in charming autumn with brushstrokes of an artist with dissabilities
The nostalgic beauty of Hanoi's old houses in the fall is captured in a charming painting by the young deaf artist Tran Nam Long.
23:05, 2024/10/30
Berlin Film Festival award-winning motion picture premieres in Vietnam
After inheriting a pygmy slow loris from her long-estranged husband, a woman clings to dwindling ties to her past while her niece prepares for her wedding and worries about the future.
10:15, 2024/10/30
A Vietnamese designer makes a splash at Vancouver Fashion Week
Tran Phuong Hoa's Eleven S Couture bridal collection wowed at Vancouver Fashion Week.
10:10, 2024/10/30
Charity Walk in Hanoi: Raising funds and awareness for vulnerable children and victims of human trafficking
By drawing a sizable crowd, the event seeks to aid underprivileged communities and children in Vietnam.
- Love triangle drama opens Hanoi Open Stage Festival
- Documentary Film Festival raises voice on sustainability
- Painting competition for young artists and artists with disabilities
- Hanoi's streets told through British photographer's lens
- International marathon through Hanoi's cultural landmarks starts in November
- Hanoi's Old Quarter vibrant ahead of Halloween