Biography

As a Vietnamese painter, famous for his paintings about Hanoi's Old Quarter.

He was an exhibition at the L’ Louvre Museum, Paris 1999.

He was born in Kim Hoang village, Van Canh commune, Ha Tay district, Old Ha Dong province. His name is the classic of Vietnamese art. He graduated from the Department of Painting at the Indochina College of Fine Arts, course 1941–1945. He participated in the resistance against the French, Attend many exhibitions . Year 1952 Back to Hanoi, Living in a small room belongs to the number building 87 Chinese medicine street (Because his father was built) Until he died.

Year 1956-1957, Teaching at Vietnam Fine Arts School. Ong is one of the last generation of Indochina Fine Arts College, A name that greatly affects the development of modern Vietnamese art. He specializes in oil paint, Passionate about the topic of Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Special in 22 The year before he died he painted 300 Portrait painting artist Van Duong Thanh. Including seven paintings at the L Louvre Museum 1999 and Swedish Asian and Antiques 2000. Van Duong Thanh owns more 100 This picture from the year 1974.

His street paintings are both ancient and very realistic, show clearly the soul of Hanoi Old Quarter in the years 50, 60 ,70. The fantasy shimmering colors in the painting often have bold borders, and have depth. Viewers realize that the painter has sent many memories, The feelings; With sadness, Wistful regret in every drawing- As an omen of the change and disappearance of each mossy nose tile, Each person has an old soul ...

Being a gentle man who always gives up in real life but he is fierce and brave in exploration and creativity . He understood very well about his art topics, Only by a few dots, He showed the core, And the soul of things. He described the miracles he shook deeply. He is also a master when drawing other topics, row, portrait, countryside, nude, still life… Bui Xuan Phai has been awards at home and abroad . He paints on canvas, giấy, wooden board, in the newspaper, on the match, In the bottle of wine- When there is no role. His paintings expressed deep in the souls; humanity, Mettle and love for freedom, sense of humor, full of sadness and misery. Male 1964 During the war, he had to apply to the rowing groups to earn money to buy rice to raise his wife and children. But also so later on his rowing and stage painting network was auctioned by many Chau Au San Lung auctions . Mr. Da contributed greatly to the field of illustration of art newspapers and book covers, was awarded an international award (Leipzig) About the book "Clown" (1982). Bui Xuan Phai received many important awards, Including the Ho Chi Minh Prize for literature – Art in the year 1996 and many art awards in the years 1969, 1981, 1983 and 1984.

Although life is very harsh, Extremely deprived for a seven family- Living , work and draw – In a room only 20 square , But with artistic love, Desire to explore and show beauty , He dismissed all attempts to produce diverse works, But full of deep thoughts. It can be said that he is the most beloved artist . He died 24 month 6 year 1988 At home by lung cancer. The story of life and the picture of the picture describes the soul and beauty of ancient Hanoi, His quietness will still live forever with time!

Ho Chi Minh Prize for Literature – Art of the year 1996

National Fine Arts Exhibition Award of the Year 1946

National Fine Arts Exhibition Award of the Year 1980

Leipzig Graphics Award (Virtue)

Capital Fine Arts Awards every year 1969, 1981, 1983, 1984

Medal for the cause of Vietnamese Fine Arts 1997