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Tran Nam Long, a young artist with a unique perspective, was born in 2005 with disabilities. He found his voice through art at the age of three, using his creative talent as a means to express his emotions. Long’s art offers a captivating glimpse into his innocent view of the world, and his paintings of Hanoi are a testament to this. The city, through his eyes, takes on a serene and uncluttered atmosphere, filled with a romantic and graceful allure. Time appears to have stood still in his depictions of old houses and apartment blocks, carefully preserved as cherished memories of the city. Art scholar Tran Hau Yen The beautifully describes the intimate and familiar feeling of Long’s artwork: “As Hanoi becomes more crowded and modern, Tran Nam Long’s paintings offer a space of tranquility and nostalgia, inviting us to linger and evoke a sense of home.” In 2019, Long’s talent was recognized with the inclusion of his ancient house portraits in the book, “Impressions of Hanoi: From the S...

“I left my office job three years ago to pursue my passion for painting ceramics,” shared 24-year-old Tu from Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam.  The decision to leave a stable office job was not an easy one, but Tu found the long hours in front of a computer screen and the occasional all-nighters to meet deadlines extremely stressful.  “I’ve always had a love for handcrafting, so I decided to take a leap of faith and become a painter at a local pottery workshop,” Tu explained. Based in Thuan An City, Binh Duong Province, just outside Ho Chi Minh City, Tu works at the renowned Vuong Xuan pottery workshop, which has been in operation for over 40 years. It was love at first sight for Tu when he first visited the workshop, and he immediately felt a deep connection to the craft. His unique talent for creating ceramic items inspired by stray cats has gained popularity among young customers in recent times. Hoang Anh Tu, a young artist with a passio...