The exhibition "Phan Ke An - Hidden Treasure" curated by artist Vu Do will introduce a series of artistic legacies of the late artist Phan Ke An - a giant of Vietnamese art, including multi-material paintings, works of study and research at the Repin Academy of Fine Arts (former Soviet Union) and sketches of artists and celebrities of the second half of the 20th century.
Among them, there are 3 lacquer paintings, 1 oil painting, 1 silk painting and a series of unique sketches by the artist. All of them have been carefully preserved and kept by the family for many years until today. These paintings, considered as “hidden treasures”, will reveal many surprises about the creative journey and artistic life from 1945 to 1960.
A work by Phan Ke An - Source: FB Bebe Chan/Me Tranh
Sharing about this art event, artist Vu Do - exhibition curator said: "The special point of this exhibition is that the works displayed here have never been published, hidden in documents found in the artist's home, and are unfinished works, not completed, but that does not mean they lose their value. They themselves are witnesses of history, containing the artist's own stories and memories."
At the exhibition "Phan Ke An - Hidden Treasure", the public can not only admire works of great artistic and historical value by painter Phan Ke An, but also participate in art tour events and art talks to have the opportunity to approach a new perspective on preserving and inheriting artistic heritage.
Paintings by Phan Ke An
A sketch of Uncle Ho by Phan Ke An
Phan Ke An, also known by his pen name Phan Kích, is a famous multi-talented painter of Vietnam. A former student of the Indochina School of Fine Arts - École des Beaux - Arts de l'Indochine (1944-1945), Phan Ke An was one of the first members of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association. He was the first artist to paint a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh during the resistance war against France. Many of Phan Ke An's artworks are highly appreciated, including lacquer paintings kept at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum. For his invaluable contributions to Vietnamese art, in 2001, Phan Ke An was awarded the National Prize for Literature and Fine Arts.
Painter Phan Ke An (1923-2018) - Photo: FB Bebe Chan/Me Tranh
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Exhibition "Phan Ke An - Hidden Treasure"
Opening: 6:00 p.m., March 11, 2022
Location: L'Espace Exhibition Hall - 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi
Free admission
