Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has unveiled ‘Indochina and After’, an exhibition exploring the continuing evolution of Vietnamese art from the Indochina era to contemporary practice.
Presented in collaboration with The Muse Artspace, the exhibition forms part of the hotel’s ‘125 Years of a Legend’ anniversary programme and will run in its Opera Wing lobby until 8 October 2026.
The exhibition brings together three Vietnamese artists – Phan Cam Thuong, Ly Truc Son and Do Thi Kim Doan – each presenting their own interpretation of Vietnamese cultural heritage through contemporary artistic practice.
Rather than treating Indochina-era art as an endpoint, the exhibition examines how subsequent generations of artists have drawn on Vietnamese cultural traditions to develop new visual languages.
Van Vi, curator of the exhibition, said: “The three artists meet at one shared point: their ability to transform Vietnamese cultural values into a visual language for the present.”
Artist and cultural scholar Phan Cam Thuong is presenting a series of lacquer paintings inspired by Vietnam’s ancient cultural heritage, combining traditional symbols with contemporary imagery, materials and visual rhythms.
Ly Truc Son, who spent a number of years working in France and Germany, developed his approach through engagement with the aesthetic traditions associated with Indochina. His work connects Vietnamese artistic influences with broader developments in modern painting.
Do Thi Kim Doan is exhibiting works from her ‘Garden Corner’ series, using lacquer to explore everyday Vietnamese family life.
The exhibition continues Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s longstanding association with art and culture as the hotel marks 125 years in Vietnam’s capital.
Throughout its history, the property has welcomed business leaders, cultural figures and heads of state, while serving as a meeting place within Hanoi’s social and cultural landscape.
George Koumendakos, General Manager of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, said: “Art and culture have always been integral to the identity of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
“As we celebrate our 125th anniversary, we are proud to present ‘Indochina and After’ as an expression of our longstanding commitment to preserving heritage while creating a space where contemporary creativity can continue to flourish and inspire.”
‘Indochina and After’ opened on 17 August and will remain on display at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi until 8 October 2026.
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