Vietnamese teen born without limbs sets sights on artistic career
In-Depth 14:58 17/06/2026Eleven years after drawing public attention with her optimism and cheerfulness as a seven-year-old born without limbs, Nguyen Hoai Thuong, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, has overcome adversity, discovered a passion for painting, and is now pursuing a future of independence built on her own talent.
Thai artist spends 2 weeks creating portraits of Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai
Vietnam Life 15:49 18/05/2026Thai artist Vichit Nongnual has spent nearly two weeks fully immersed in studying images and references of Vietnamese painter Bui Xuan Phai to create portraits of the renowned artist.
Hanoi exhibition explores diverse visions of contemporary women in over 100 artworks
Vietnam Life 14:39 12/05/2026The 'Her' exhibition in Hanoi presents more than 100 paintings and sculptures about contemporary women through the perspectives of both male and female artists, offering a wide range of interpretations of feminine beauty and identity.
Frida Kahlo painting auctions for $54.6 mn, record for woman artist
World 11:19 21/11/2025A self-portrait by legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo sold for $54.66 million in New York on Thursday, setting a new record for the price of a painting by a woman, the auction house Sotheby's said.
Picasso painting held in private collection sells for $31 million at Paris auction
World 13:24 25/10/2025PARIS - A painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso, believed to be depicting his muse and partner Dora Maar, fetched 27 million euros ($31.49 million) at a Paris auction on Friday.
Japanese artists teach painting, award scholarships to students on Vietnam’s Con Dao Island
Vietnam News 11:27 26/09/2025Two Japanese artists, along with their Vietnamese counterparts, have recently traveled to Con Dao Island, a special zone administered by Ho Chi Minh City, to teach painting and present scholarships to the underprivileged students there.
Da Nang artist creates art from shells, stones, coffee beans to promote sustainability
Vietnam Life 15:00 09/04/2025A painter in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, has transformed seemingly lifeless materials, such as stones, seashells, coffee beans, and twigs, into works of art, helping promote sustainable living and a love for nature.
Exhibition showcases 160 spring paintings in Ho Chi Minh City
Travel 08:38 10/01/2023The exhibit opened on Sunday
French artist showcases Vietnam-themed paintings in Ho Chi Minh City
Travel 17:04 10/01/2022The French artist expressed his emotions and passion for Vietnam via his paintings
Leaving job in finance, Vietnamese woman finds new passion in making still life displays
Travel 09:55 21/05/2021Tran Thi Phuong Trinh gave up on the old job which brought her good income but not happiness
In his 60s, this man is still among Vietnam’s most prolific lotus leaf artists
Vietnam Life 11:56 14/03/2021Dong Thap, known as Vietnam’s magical ‘land of lotus,' has earned its nickname thanks to the lotus ponds that cover the province, inspiring nature loves and artists alike
Vietnamese woman breathes life into inanimate shells
Vietnam Life 17:06 27/01/2021Her works of art are made from the shells of 70 species of seashells
