In 1939, as Europe stood on the brink of war, Vietnamese artist Vũ Cao Đàm painted a scene of remarkable peace. At first glance, it appears to be an idyllic garden gathering. Look closer, and it becomes a deeply personal portrait of memory, family, and longing. Created while living far from home in France, the work reveals an artist holding onto what mattered most.
This work will be offered in the upcoming Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in Sotheby's Hong Kong, presented in partnership with Celine.
