Hanoi in Phai’s paintings

Hanoi has been an endless inspiration for generations of Vietnamese artists, poets and musicians.

Bui Xuan Phai (1920-1988) is one of them. The Vietnamese painter is famous for the paintings of Hanoi Old Quarter.

His love for the city was so intimate that whenever his works of art are mentioned, one would expect to see a fresh corner of Hanoi in the past.

The phrase “Pho Phai” (Pho means (Hanoi) streets and Phai is his name) was coined for this very reason.

The best known of all Vietnamese modern painters, Phai is respected and admired for both his art and moral character. His works are now displayed in galleries and museums both at home and abroad.

He was awarded posthumously Ho Chi Minh prize in 1996, the highest national prize in Vietnam.

Sources:

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angelaleeuts Says:
October 29, 2009 at 5:33 am

These are some great pictures. I really appreciate the simplicity of the artwork.

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