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Saturday, 04 April 2009 06:29
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Chau Loan 213 Dong Khoi, Q1 Tel: 3825 7991 A modest art gallery set up in an old colonial house, producing Vietnamese-themed oil paintings and Buddha imagery. Da Vinci and Van Gogh also make an appearance. Dogma First Floor, 43 Ton That Thiep, Q1; 175 De Tham, Q1 Tel: 3825 6817 www.dogmavietnam.com Upstairs from Saigon Kitsch, Dogma houses one of the largest selection of old propaganda art in Saigon, and an ever-expanding product range, from books to t-shirts and coasters. Prints are US$60 each (large) or US$25 (small); the complete collection of paintings is sold in book form for US$50. Galerie Quynh 65 De Tham, Q1 Tel: 3836 8019 www.galeriequynh.com Recently relocated to De Tham, Galerie Quynh exhibits the latest works by contemporary Vietnamese artists. A beautiful space, giving the art that is displayed full attention. Go online for up-to-date exhibition news and shows. Well worth a visit. Nhu Y 257 De Tham, Q1 Tel: 3836 7692 Foremost a lacquerware shop specialising in Buddhist imagery, Vietnamese-themed art and some striking lacquer versions of works by Klimt and Van Gogh. A 40cm x 60cm piece costs US$55, frame is extra. Phuong Mai 213C Dong Khoi Q1 Tel: 3822 3166 www.phuongmai-gallery.com Gallery specialising in original oil paintings by contemporary Vietnamese artists. Squarely aimed at the tourist market, the art is rather random, though it does stock pieces of abstract art by well-known local artist La Hon (US$900 to US$4,000), plus the outstanding works of Quy Tam and Pham Trinh. Son & Then Photogallery 94 Mac Dinh Chi, Q1 Tel: 3822 707 Decorating the walls of this gallery/cafe are striking photographs by local photographers mostly featuring modest female nudes. Smaller prints sell for US$20 while larger ones rise to US$500. Framing and home delivery are also available. Van Anh Art Studio 50 Bui Vien, Q1 This working gallery specialises in oil reproductions of classic works and just about anything you want to see on canvas. Typically mixing all eras, with contemporary, modernism, abstract and renaissance pieces. Picasso, Van Gogh and Andy Warhol all make an appearance. Viet Tour Art Gallery 145 Bui Vien, Q1 Tel: 5404 2198 Interestingly, this is a travel agency-cum-art gallery, concentrating on excellent reproductions with the occasional original. Good rates for commissioned work. |
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