Tag: Vietnamese art

After 11 years of living in seclusion in Hoi An, artist Nguyen Nhu Duc emerged with a poignant series of artworks centered on his mother. His works portray a woman who is both real and ethereal, existing in the realm of memories and offering a sanctuary of return.

For over two decades, the renowned "Queen of Northern Vietnamese Folk Opera" Thanh Ngoan felt that her second marriage was not quite complete. Despite her loving and devoted husband by her side, she yearned to experience motherhood and give her partner a child. This unfulfilled desire became a significant aspect of her life story, one that she carried with her throughout her illustrious career.