Between 30th October and 8 November, London`s leading Asian
art dealers, auctioneers, and prominent cultural institutions are presenting
Asian art: paintings, antiques, ceramics, glass, and other exciting artefacts. It
is part of a programme of happenings, called Asian Art in London, and creates a
perfect opportunity to get acquainted with artistic tastes of India; Japan;
Vietnam; Korea; the Himalayas…and more. I am in front of Phung Pham`s `Artist`s
Model` - lacquer on wood. I am wearing a
dress by Tory Burch, and snakeskin boots from Sergio Rossi. I bought this python
handbag in Singapore.
I visited one of the galleries - Guy Peppiatt/Stephen Ongpin
Gallery – for an afternoon of art talk, followed by ambassador's reception.
Raquelle
Azran, who curated a truly amazing exhibition at the gallery, talked us through
habits of harmony in Vietnamese fine art. She pointed out that space and time
unite in the artists` impressions of the world.
She mentioned that the spiritual world doesn`t collide with
physical one, but co-exists happily. Here is `March of Time` by Dinh thi tham
Poong.
And highlighted the works of art that showcased harmony of
historical Asian tradition with modern Western culture, as evidenced by the work
of Vu Thu Hien - above.
The artists use old techniques, like lacquer on wood - example above - but
make references to modern subjects in their work, to emphasise their dialog
with the past. This is yet another harmony that Raquelle was keen for us to
understand and appreciate. Watercolour on handmade paper is another traditional
technique, which was showcased at the gallery in its full glory.
The talk was followed by
a reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador of Vietnam to the United Kingdom and
Ireland Nguyen Van Thao. It was clear that both, the ambassador and the curator
had a deep appreciation of Vietnamese artists and they succeeded in bringing
Vietnamese art to life at this sophisticated gathering.
More information: http://asianart.com/exhibitions/aalondon/index.html
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