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Art Nation #10: The Art of Patronage | Nghệ Thuật Vị Hiền Tài

Art Nation Issue #10 explores one of the most essential forces behind the preservation, growth, and future of Vietnamese art: patronage.

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Titled “The Art of Patronage | Nghệ Thuật Vị Hiền Tài,” this issue looks beyond art as an object to admire, collect, or trade. Instead, it invites readers to see art as a living part of society, one that needs to be nurtured, supported, preserved, and thoughtfully carried into the future.

Through stories of visionary patrons, cultural institutions, public initiatives, private foundations, and international models, Art Nation #10 examines how patronage shapes the artistic landscape in Vietnam and beyond. This issue highlights the many ways support for the arts can take form, from funding and collecting to artist residencies, public exhibitions, educational programs, awards, museum development, and community engagement.

Inside this issue, readers will discover inspiring case studies and conversations, including:

• Singapore’s long-standing Patron of the Arts Awards and its role in building a sustainable arts ecosystem
• Kanazawa’s holistic support for kogei craft as both heritage and contemporary art in Japan
• The dynamic collaboration behind the 2025 Month of Arts Practice project “Tới bến?” from Hanoi to Berlin
• Rebranding strategies for Taipei Dangdai Art Fair in Taiwan
• Private patronage and curatorial vision at Dib Bangkok Museum in Thailand
• Art patronage in education through Nguyễn Art Foundation in Ho Chi Minh City

This issue also features four collectible cover versions, showcasing works by Hàm Nghi, Lamphong Studio, Hà Trí Hiếu, and Nguyễn Việt Anh.

Thoughtful, timely, and beautifully curated, Art Nation #10 is a compelling read for anyone interested in Vietnamese art, contemporary art, Southeast Asian culture, collecting, museums, cultural policy, and the future of creative communities.

Available cover versions:

1. Hàm Nghi, Bình minh trên hồ (Lac au crépuscule), circa 1910, oil on canvas
2. Lamphong Studio, Ngựa chín hồng mao, 2025, lacquer version based on the 2005 plaster sculpture by the late artist and sculptor Trần Tuy
3. Hà Trí Hiếu, Suy ngẫm I, 2022, oil on canvas
4. Nguyễn Việt Anh, Vịt, 2023, oil on canvas

A meaningful addition to any art lover’s library, this issue encourages readers to reflect on how patronage, collaboration, and collective care can help Vietnamese art continue to thrive, evolve, and reach wider audiences around the world.