Culture
The Quest for Vietnam's Largest Lacquer Artwork: Nguyễn Thế Khang's 36 Old Streets of Hanoi
In 1996, a Norwegian teacher encountered artist Nguyễn Thế Khang's ambitious lacquer painting project in Hanoi. The monumental artwork, recreating Hanoi's 36 Old Streets around 1850, faced funding challenges, sparking a quest for international support.
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