Magnificent things of Hà Nội in Lê Văn Xương’s artworks
Dong Xuan Market, pastel on paper. HCM CITY — The people and landscape of Ha Noi from the 1950-60 period are reflected at an exhibition of late artist Le Van Xuong (1917-88). This is the first time his family has showcased 101 paintings of Ha Noi to commemorate his 101st birthday under the theme “Choses Magnifiques” (Magnificent Things). Curator and art critic Ngo Kim Khoi said the exhibit is a chance to see how Ha Noi has changed as time has passed. “The paintings take [...]