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Boi Tran in 1995
Boi Tran in 1995

Bội Trân (born 1957) is a Vietnamese self-taught painter specializing in oil and lacquer paintings. She is recognized as the second Vietnamese female artist to gain prominence within the domain of the Contemporary Vietnamese Art, following the renowned Lê Thị Lựu (1911-1988)[1]. Her works have been featured and sold in numerous international exhibitions and auctions, including at prestigious auction houses such as Christie’s[2], Sotheby’s[3], Ravenel[4], Bonhams[5], Hindman[6] and others... Her artworks are represented in a variety of public and private collections, both locally and internationally.

In addition to her artistic endeavors, Bội Trân is a distinguished art collector and the founding owner of one of Vietnam's pioneering private art galleries, established in 1995 in both Hue and Hanoi.

She also serves as a practicing architect who has designed two notable gardens on Thiên An Hill and Kim Sơn Hill in the ancient capital of Huế, driven by a profound passion for the restoration and preservation of Huế's traditional wooden houses.

Bội Trân is also distinguished for her expertise in culinary arts, complementing her achievements in visual art and architecture[7][8]. In 2014, In 2014, she was prominently featured in an episode of Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown[9]. This episode, which was hosted by Anthony Bourdain and broadcast on CNN, highlighted her self-designed garden and her residence. The segment included an in-depth interview with Bội Trân and offered a comprehensive exploration of her diverse contributions to multiple fields. The coverage illuminated her significant impact on art, her innovative approach to architectural design, particularly her work on traditional Vietnamese wooden houses, and her influential role in culinary culture. The inclusion of Bội Trân's multifaceted expertise in such a prominent series underscores her diverse talents and her broader influence on cultural and artistic spheres.

References

  1. ^ Guides, Fodor's Travel (2018-11-06). Fodor's Essential Vietnam. Fodor's Travel. ISBN 978-1-64097-104-2.
  2. ^ Christie's (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Christie's. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  3. ^ Sotheby's (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Sotheby's. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  4. ^ Ravenel (September 5, 2024). "Artist Boi Tran". Ravenel. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  5. ^ Bonhams (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Bonhams. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  6. ^ Hindman (September 5, 2024). "Boi Tran Artworks". Hindman. Archived from the original on 2024-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  7. ^ Krich, John (2012-04-15). A Fork in Asia's Road: Adventures of an Occidental Glutton. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. ISBN 978-981-4382-93-9.
  8. ^ Stauch, Cameron (2018-03-13). Vegetarian Viet Nam. W. W. Norton & Company. ISBN 978-0-393-24934-7.
  9. ^ Samantha Shankman (November 16, 2014). "Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown' Episode 4: Vivacious in Vietnam". Skift. Archived from the original on 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-09-05.

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