Draft:Bội Trân
Bội Trân (born 1957) is a Vietnamese self-taught painter specializing in oil and lacquer paintings.[1] She is recognized as the second Vietnamese female artist to gain prominence within the domain of the Contemporary Vietnamese Art, following the renowned Lê Thị Lựu (1911-1988)[2]. Her works have been featured and sold in numerous international exhibitions and auctions, including at prestigious auction houses such as Christie’s[3], Sotheby’s[4], Ravenel[5], Bonhams[6], Hindman[7] and others... Her artworks are represented in a variety of public and private collections, both locally and internationally.[8]
In addition to her artistic endeavors, Bội Trân is a distinguished art collector and the founding owner of one of Vietnam's pioneering private art galleries at Saigon Morin Hotel in Huế in the 1990s and later in Hanoi in the 2000s. Her contributions to the art world extend beyond her own creative endeavors, reflecting a deep commitment to the promotion and preservation of artistic heritage.[9]
On March 23, 1998, she further advanced her influence in the art community by inaugurating her second art gallery, located at the prestigious Saigon Morin Hotel. The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of the Minister of Ministry of Culture and Information of Vietnam Nguyen Khoa Diem who officiated the opening-speech and the ribbon-cutting. The event was attended by a distinguished assembly of prominent painters and artists from the northern, central, and southern regions of Vietnam. This gathering underscored her pivotal role in fostering a vibrant and diverse artistic dialogue within the country.[9]
Driven by a profound passion for the restoration and preservation of the traditional Hue architectural heritage, she also serves as a creator and a practicing architect who has designed two notable gardens on Thiên An Hill and Kim Sơn Hill in the ancient capital of Huế.[1][10][11][12][13]
Bội Trân is also distinguished for her expertise in culinary arts, complementing her achievements in visual art and architecture[1][10][14]. In 2014, In 2014, she was prominently featured in an episode of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown[15]. This episode, which was hosted by Anthony Bourdain and broadcast on CNN, highlighted her self-designed garden and her residence. The segment included an in-depth interview with Bội Trân and offered a comprehensive exploration of her diverse contributions to multiple fields. The coverage illuminated her significant impact on art, her innovative approach to architectural design, particularly her work on traditional Vietnamese wooden houses, and her influential role in culinary culture. The inclusion of Bội Trân's multifaceted expertise in such a prominent series underscores her diverse talents and her broader influence on cultural and artistic spheres.
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- ^ Christie's (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Christie's. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Sotheby's (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Sotheby's. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Ravenel (September 5, 2024). "Artist Boi Tran". Ravenel. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Bonhams (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Bonhams. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Hindman (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Hindman. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
- ^ Hoang Quan (February 10, 2016). "Mrs Buddha Boi Tran on Thien An hill". Ho Chi Minh City Police Newspaper. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-11.
- ^ a b Nguyen Trong Tao (September 2, 2009). "Bội Trân, thiếu nữ và hoa". The Perfume River Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ a b Stauch, Cameron (2018-03-13). Vegetarian Viet Nam. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 978-0-393-24934-7.
- ^ Pham, Ngoc Anh (May 13, 2022). "Nhà Vườn Bội Trân, một không gian nghệ thuật rất Huế". Harper's Bazaar Vietnam. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
- ^ Hoang Phu Ngoc Tuong (January 2, 2009). "Phủ Bội Tiên". Thanh Nien. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Hạnh Thủy, Nguyễn Huân (October 15, 2017). "VTV: Hue Exquisiteness of Boi Tran Garden". VTV. Archived from the original on 2024-09-10. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Krich, John (2012-04-15). A Fork in Asia's Road: Adventures of an Occidental Glutton. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. ISBN 978-981-4382-93-9.
- ^ Samantha Shankman (November 16, 2014). "Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown' Episode 4: Vivacious in Vietnam". Skift. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-05.