The exhibition highlights works of Vietnamese artists such as Thanh Chuong, Le Thiet Cuong and Pham Luan, each of whom has a distinctive style.

“Vietnamese fine arts have prominent characteristics such as the combination of occidental and oriental as well as modern and traditional values,” said

Ha Hye-hoon, lecturer from Dankook University.

However, he added that Vietnam’s fine arts receive little attention from the public and do not have a large domestic market. “Artists are mainly supported by foreigners and Vietnamese expatriates,” Mr Hye-hoon emphasized. Meanwhile, the fine arts market in Korea is thriving due to large numbers of art lovers as well as activities by companies or social organizations.