Saigon Contemporary Art Half-Day Tour
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Type: Literary, Art & Music Tours
Duration: 4 hours
This contemporary art appreciation tour is an introduction to Vietnam’s art evolution. You will start with the Fine Art Museum for an overview look into Vietnamese artists’ tendencies and talent. Visit one of the well-known artist’s studios and end the tour by strolling around “art” streets, visiting important art galleries. For those who love and wish to discover the art in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour is highly recommended.
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This contemporary art appreciation tour is an introduction to Vietnam’s art evolution. You will start with the Fine Art Museum for an overview look into Vietnamese artists’ tendencies and talent. Visit one of the well-known artist’s studios and end the tour by strolling around “art” streets, visiting important art galleries. For those who love and wish to discover the art in Ho Chi Minh City, the tour is highly recommended.Pick-up from your hotel and start your half day contemporary art appreciation tour at the National Museum of Fine Arts. This museum in Ho Chi Minh City was established on September 5th, 1987, following the decision made by the HCMC People’s Committee. It is recognized as a first class national museum by the Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture.
Housed in a three-story colonial building, the Art Museum in Saigon has a rich collection finest artworks ranging from classical sculptures to contemporary paintings. The museum’s huge collection of displays include contemporary paintings by renowned Vietnamese and foreign artists, traditional handicrafts created by the nation’s ethnic groups, Vietnamese antiques like red-lacquered and gilded products, ceramics, mother-of-pearl inlaid wood and exhibits of Western art.
You will visit an artist studio afterwards for an exciting conversation over his works. Continue strolling through ‘art and galleries’ streets in Saigon and follow the guide’s recommendations to some of the best art galleries such as Art Vietnam, Apricot, and Dragon on Hang Bong Street. Most of the interiors of these art galleries are air-conditioned and is thus a nice getaway from the heat and dust of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City. Galleries in Vietnam frequently have helpful English-speaking staff who can guide you about the artists and styles of Vietnamese art on offer.
We return you back to your hotel after this morning tour.
Housed in a three-story colonial building, the Art Museum in Saigon has a rich collection finest artworks ranging from classical sculptures to contemporary paintings. The museum’s huge collection of displays include contemporary paintings by renowned Vietnamese and foreign artists, traditional handicrafts created by the nation’s ethnic groups, Vietnamese antiques like red-lacquered and gilded products, ceramics, mother-of-pearl inlaid wood and exhibits of Western art.
You will visit an artist studio afterwards for an exciting conversation over his works. Continue strolling through ‘art and galleries’ streets in Saigon and follow the guide’s recommendations to some of the best art galleries such as Art Vietnam, Apricot, and Dragon on Hang Bong Street. Most of the interiors of these art galleries are air-conditioned and is thus a nice getaway from the heat and dust of Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City. Galleries in Vietnam frequently have helpful English-speaking staff who can guide you about the artists and styles of Vietnamese art on offer.
We return you back to your hotel after this morning tour.
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