Launching of UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vietnam
The UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Vietnam (APPG for Vietnam) made its debut in London on December 16. APPG for Vietnam attracted more than 30 members of the UK House of Commons and House of Lords, including Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Catherine West - a close friend of Vietnam. Thang Long Art Gallery was honoured to showcase and introduce selected artworks imbued with Vietnamese culture to British politicians. The works are rich in materials from traditional lacquer and woodblock prints by master painter Phung Pham, to wood-burn paintings with skilful techniques filled with oriental beauty by artist Ngo van Sac.
Artworks by artist Phung Pham displayed at the National Army Museum of the United Kingdom
Thang Long Art Gallery is greatly honoured to have the opportunity to display selected special artworks by Vietnamese master artist Phung Pham at the National Army Museum in London. The display was part of the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Viet Nam People's Army hosted by The Ambassador of Viet Nam in the United Kingdom His Excellency Mr. Do Minh Hung and Defence Attaché Senior Colonel Vu Vinh Ha.
Thông Cáo Báo Chí - Triển Lãm “Một Thoáng Việt Nam” tại Bonhams, London
Thang Long Art Gallery rất vinh dự và vui mừng khi được tham gia Tuần Lễ Nghệ thuật Châu Á lần thứ 27 tại thủ đô Luân Đôn. Sự kiện thường niên uy tín này được thành lập vào năm 1998, bao gồm các chương trình triển lãm và đấu giá chuyên biệt đa dạng và phong phú được tổ chức bởi những đơn vị tham gia là các dealer, các gallery và nhà đấu giá uy tín chuyên về nghệ thuật Châu Á. Phòng trưng bày nghệ thuật Thang Long sẽ tổ chức một triển lãm nhóm tại Bonhams, một trong những nhà đấu giá mỹ thuật và đồ cổ lớn, lâu đời và nổi tiếng trên thế giới.
Ngo Van Sac won the Silver Prize at UOB Painting of The Year competition in Vietnam
Special congratulations to artist Ngo Van Sac for winning the Silver Prize in the Established Artist category with his wood-burn and mixed media artwork “Encroachment”. The artwork represents the artist’s thoughts as he witnesses sea encroachment, deforestation and the impact of hydropower dam construction on the Mekong River. The multidimensional image reflects the complex relationship between humanity and nature, mirroring nature’s resistance while questioning how humanity treats the environment.
Asian Art in London 2024: Group Exhibition at Bonhams Mayfair
Thang Long Art is honoured to partner with Bonhams in the 27th Asian Art in London - November 2024. As part of this prestigious annual event founded in 1998, a varied and extensive programme of specialised exhibitions and auctions will be organised by respected dealers, galleries and auction houses specialising in Asian art. Thang Long Art Gallery held a group exhibition at Bonhams, one of the world's largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine arts and antiques.
Celebration of Ngo Van Sac’s first exhibition in London
It was a great honor to join together with other esteemed guests at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Hanoi, hosted by His Majesty’s Ambassador Iain Frew and his Spouse, to celebrate artist Ngo Van Sac’s first exhibition in London. Eight beautiful and impressive artworks of Ngo Van Sac, currently on display at the Ambassador Residence, took the spotlight of the evening.
Le Pho - Mother and Daughter with Iris
Thang Long Art Gallery is pleased to have successfully acquired this beautiful and prestigious artwork from Lot 16 Sotheby's Paris auction in November 2023 - Magnificence and Regality - The Princely Collection of Nguyễn Phúc Bửu Lộc. The painting will be included in the artist’s forthcoming catalogue raisonné prepared by the artist’s son, Alain Le Kim. The painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity prepared by the artist’s son, Alain Le Kim. This artwork has gathered a huge amount of interest and was sold to a very high-profile collector in Hanoi.
AAF Hampstead, London - May 2024
We are thrilled to attend the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead, London in May 2024 with stunning artworks from Vu Thu Hien, Le Quan, and Ngo Van Sac. The exhibition returns for its 25th anniversary in May 2024, showcasing the best in contemporary art from over 100 galleries from the UK and around the world. See you at booth G6.
Nomination for “Art Gallery of the Year” in Luxuo Asia Awards 2023
Thang Long is honoured to receive a nomination for “Art Gallery of The Year” in Luxuo Asia Awards 2023, marking a milestone in the nearly 3-decade long journey we have had with Vietnamese contemporary art since the 90s. Here’s to many more years to come!
Announcing Thang Long Art Gallery’s partnership with Artsy
Super excited to announce our partnership with Artsy! This marks Thang Long Art Gallery's continued commitment to supporting and fostering our very talented artists. We are proud of our lifelong mission to celebrate and promote Vietnamese heritage, values, and art on the regional and global stage.
Exhibition celebrates Life and Works of senior artist Phung Pham
The solo exhibition aims to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Thăng Long Gallery, one of the prominent and long-standing art venues in the city. It also aims to honour the artist who has overcome numerous challenges in life to remain loyal to his own artistic beliefs.
Ngo Van Sac - Journey with wood-burn art
Artist Ngo Van Sac shares about his journey with wood-burn art on national television VTV3. Ngo Van Sac started exploring the art of painting on wood panels over ten years ago. However, upon reflecting on his earlier creations, he found that they didn't meet his high standards. Determined to push boundaries, he decided to take a bold step. With determination burning within him, he set flame to his previous paintings, watching as they transformed before his eyes. In the flickering glow and radiant hues born from the heat, Ngo Van Sac discovered a new perspective, a newfound life infused with artistic brilliance.
Phung Pham’s artworks returned to Vietnam in collaboration with Vietnam Embassy The Hague
The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in the Netherlands organized a ceremony for the donation of two artworks by artist Phung Pham from the personal collection of Mrs. Ellen Berends, a retired diplomat who served in Vietnam. The ceremony took place at the Chancellery of Vietnam in The Hague on 17th November 2022. Mrs. Ellen Berends has decided to donate the two works of art to the Vietnam Museum of Fine Art and the people of Vietnam. According to Berends, the works are part of the Vietnamese cultural property. A noble and generous move indeed. Bravo!
'The Tale of Kieu' comic book makes debut at Thang Long Art Gallery
A book of the great epic poem “Truyen Kieu" (The Tale of Kieu) by poet Nguyen Du (1766–1820) with 24 paintings by painter Le Thiet Cuong was introduced to the public on April 13 in Hanoi.
Hotel stays inspired the interiors of this effortlessly elegant Hong Kong home - Artworks from Thang Long Gallery
Nadia Zhu and Andrew Schantz kept a file of all the features they had liked in hotels during their travels, and these details came in handy when they decided to renovate their new Mid-Levels flat … Living area: The painting is by Vietnamese artist Do Son and was purchased through Thang Long Art Gallery in Hanoi