Two Vietnamese artists honoured at Mandarine Road Prize
VOV.VN - Two young Vietnamese artists have won first prize at Mandarine Road Prize (Prix de la route Mandarine), an international-level art award to support Vietnamese fine arts students and promote their integration into the global contemporary art scene.
The award ceremony took place on January 7 at the University of Science, Vietnam National University in Hanoi, attracting art professionals, collectors and students from fine arts institutions across the country.
The 2026 Prix de la Route Mandarine was awarded to “Trốn tìm” (Hide and Seek) by Nguyen Nguyet Anh and “Nguyện đường An Nam” (Annamite Sanctuary) by Lam Gia Huan. While distinct in artistic language, both works demonstrate a serious exploratory approach and a clearly articulated personal artistic identity.
“Trốn tìm”, executed using layered silk, watercolor and pigment powder, emphasises softness and introspection. The work evokes an inward journey, connecting human emotion with nature and hidden inner dimensions.
“Nguyện đường An Nam”, created on silk with silver-leaf techniques, depicts an Annamite woman wearing a veil, presented as a symbol of spiritual purity in a contemplative pose set against a majestic mountainous landscape.
Both award recipients will have the opportunity to exhibit their works in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris, in early April 2026, coinciding with the peak season of contemporary art events in the French capital.
Addressing the ceremony, Han Ngoc Vu, collector and founder of A&V Art Collection and A&V Foundation, noted that the awards aim to nurture young talented artists, and lay the foundation for the long-term development of Vietnamese fine arts.
These initiatives are essential building blocks for fostering a healthy creative environment and establishing a long-term foundation for the development of Vietnamese fine arts, he said,
Nicola Baudo, honourary president of the prize shared that the event is expected to accompany with young artists on their path to international artistic integration.
The Prix de la Route Mandarine is the first international art award dedicated exclusively to Vietnamese art students. The prize aims to encourage young artists to engage more deeply with the global art ecosystem while facilitating connections with international art institutions and markets.
The jury comprises curators, artists and art professionals from Vietnam and France, ensuring strong academic credibility and professional evaluation standards. The jury is chaired by Charlotte Aguttes-Reynier, President of the Asian Artists Association in Paris and Associate Director in charge of the Fine Arts and Asian Arts division at France’s Aguttes auction house.
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