Veronika Radulovic and Annette Bhagwati publish comprehensive archive of 1990s Vietnamese contemporary art
Veronika Radulovic, a German artist, alongside curator Annette Bhagwati, has released 'Don't Call It Art! Contemporary Art in Vietnam 1993–1999.' This publication highlights four prominent artists: Truong Tân, Nguyen Minh Thành, Nguyen Quang Huy, and Nguyen Van Cuong. It comprises 1,387 documents, such as critical texts and photographs. Radulovic moved to Vietnam in 1993, where she studied lacquer and taught art history until 2005. This book commemorates the 35th anniversary of Vietnam’s Đoi Moi reforms. The featured artists utilized ink and watercolor on dó paper to address social issues and examine identity. Additionally, it contains essays by Pamela Corey and images taken from Radulovic's Hanoi home. Published by Kerber Verlag for €50, it sheds light on Vietnam's artistic journey.
Key facts
- Book 'Don't Call It Art! Contemporary Art in Vietnam 1993–1999' published by Kerber Verlag
- Edited by Veronika Radulovic and Annette Bhagwati
- Focuses on four artists: Truong Tân, Nguyen Minh Thành, Nguyen Quang Huy, Nguyen Van Cuong
- Contains 1,387 archival documents including photographs, exhibition images, and critical texts
- Radulovic lived in Vietnam from 1993 to 2005, teaching at Hanoi University of Fine Art
- Publication coincides with 35th anniversary of Vietnam's Đoi Moi reforms (begun 1986)
- Artists primarily used ink and watercolor on dó paper, creating works in homes and outdoor spaces
- Includes essay by art historian Pamela Corey arguing against political framing of Vietnamese art
Entities
Artists
- Veronika Radulovic
- Truong Tân
- Nguyen Minh Thành
- Nguyen Quang Huy
- Nguyen Van Cuong
- Annette Bhagwati
- Pamela Corey
- Thái Hà
Institutions
- Hanoi University of Fine Art
- Kerber Verlag
- Haus der Kulturen der Welt
- ArtReview Asia
- Communist Party of Vietnam
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Hanoi
- Vietnam
- 54A Hàng Chuoi