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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...

Artists from across the ASEAN community are invited to showcase their talent and creativity by submitting their graphic art entries to the organizing committee via email: aseangraphicarts2024@gmail.com before the deadline of August 31. The competition welcomes artworks created between 2020 and 2024, exploring a range of techniques including woodcut, metal engraving, gypsum engraving, rubber engraving, stone print, unique print, and other innovative graphic art forms. Themes for submissions should revolve around the richness of life, capturing aspects such as humanity, natural landscapes, peace, solidarity, cooperation, friendship, and contemporary issues. Participants can enter up to three pieces, each submitted as a JPG file, along with a text document providing details about the artist and their artwork. The competition offers a range of prizes, including one first prize, three second prizes, five third prizes, and seven consolation prizes, recognizing exceptional artistic tale...