Vietnamese paintings present at international art fair in London (UK)

This is the second time this year that Vietnamese artworks have been introduced at the Affordable Art Fair following the success of their participation in the fair in May.

The works of 13 Vietnamese artists were exhibited at the Affordable Art Fair, an international autumn art fair held in Battersea Park, London, UK from October 16-20. This is the second time this year that Vietnamese artworks have been introduced at the Affordable Art Fair, following the success of their participation in the fair in May.

At the fair, Hanoi Art House gallery (UK) and ArtBlue Studio (Singapore) exhibited lacquer, oil and acrylic paintings by artists Thanh Chuong, Phuong Binh, Bui Trong Du, Hoang Duc Dung, Le Thanh Son, Duong Sen, Nguyen Lam, Phuong Quoc Tri, Lieu Nguyen Huong Duong, Bui Van Hoan, Nguyen Manh Hung, Hoang Tuan and Phan Thu Trang, impressing collectors and buyers of British and foreign paintings.

Ms. Hoa Angie, Director of Hanoi Art House, an art gallery specializing in introducing Vietnamese art, said that Vietnamese paintings, especially lacquer paintings, are now more widely known to the British public through exhibitions and fairs such as the Affordable Art Fair.

Hanoi Art House Gallery (UK) displays lacquer and oil paintings by artists Thanh Chuong, Phuong Binh, Bui Trong Du, Hoang Duc Dung, Le Thanh Son, and Duong Sen. Photo: Minh Hop – VNA reporter in the UK

According to Mr. Hugo Barclay, Director of the fair, this year’s Affordable Art Fair is held for the second time to celebrate its 25th anniversary. With the participation of more than 100 galleries in the UK and 17 other countries, the fair introduces thousands of contemporary artworks, attracting 25.000 visitors. The works displayed at the fair are of many art forms, from painting, sculpture, photography, printing to multimedia art. The event also includes seminars, exchanges, and updates on contemporary art trends, creating a good opportunity for international artists, painters, and photographers to connect and promote national art.

Mr Hugo Barclay said the fair was an opportunity for the British public to discover art from around the world. world, including Vietnam: “Data from our fairs over the years shows that British art lovers want to access, explore and buy foreign works. The fact that Hanoi Art House gallery has participated in the fair for 10 years shows that the British are interested in Vietnamese art and that the UK is a promising market. We welcome and are ready to support galleries from Vietnam who are interested and want to participate in the fair.” 

Affordable Art Fair is a prestigious annual international art trade fair in the UK, established in 1999, with the goal of bringing art closer to the public, creating a space for everyone to come and have fun, entertain, enjoy and buy works of art./.

Diem Giang