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Bùi Xuân Phái, the painter of the streets of Hanoi
There are artists who, without ever seeking fame, end up embodying the soul of a place, a people or an era. Such is the case of Bùi Xuân...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
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Dragons in Asian ceramics
For thousands of years, dragons have inhabited Asian imaginations. Unlike their Western counterparts, often associated with destruction...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Apr 14 min read
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The art of silk painting in Vietnam
In the history of Asian art, silk painting holds a place as discreet as it is essential, and it is undoubtedly in Vietnam that it has...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Mar 255 min read
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The refinement of Vietnamese ceramics
Vietnamese ceramics is an ancestral art that has survived the centuries, testifying to the ingenuity and refinement of Vietnamese...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Feb 204 min read
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The line at work: discover Sanyu's drawings at the Musée des Arts Asiatiques in Nice
For the first time in France for 21 years, a major exhibition is devoted to the work of the Franco-Chinese artist Sanyu (1895-1966) ....
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Feb 33 min read
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Chinese screens: a window on the art of the literati
Chinese screens, whether tabletop, scholar's or wooden, embody both aesthetic refinement and rich cultural testimony. These objets d'art,...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 283 min read
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Asian fans
Much more than mere accessories, fans occupy a unique place in Asian history and culture. Their origins go back thousands of years,...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 203 min read
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Huanghuali: The timeless elegance of a precious wood
In the world of Asian furniture, few materials rival the beauty and preciousness of huanghuali (黄花梨), a noble wood native to China....
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 164 min read
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Imperial Vietnamese artworks
Imperial Vietnamese works of art, veritable historical and cultural treasures, reflect the richness and complexity of the country's...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Jan 104 min read
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Imari porcelain, the jewel of Japanese art
Imari porcelain is one of the most precious treasures of Japanese craftsmanship. Its origins date back to the 17th century in the region...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Hokusai: the master of Japanese prints
At the crossroads of art and history, Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) remains an iconic figure in Japanese printmaking and a symbol of...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Dec 26, 20244 min read
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Chinese white: immaculate ceramics
Chinese white, a poetic term evoking immaculate purity and technical excellence, designates an exceptional category of Chinese porcelain...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Cambodian sculptures
Cambodia, in the heart of Southeast Asia, is a cradle of artistic and cultural wealth, of which sculptures are one of the most remarkable...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Japanese tsubas, between war and art
Tsubas are the guards on Japanese swords. These small metal plates between the blade and hilt of a katana or wakizashi embody a...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Fascinating Chinese calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy, the art of writing par excellence, occupies a pre-eminent place in the history of Asian art. Much more than a simple...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 26, 20244 min read
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Chinese perfume burners: a journey to the heart of an age-old tradition
Perfume burners occupy a special place in the cultural and spiritual history of China. At the crossroads of craftsmanship, religion and...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 19, 20244 min read
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How to appraise an Asian art object: advice from Gauchet Art Asiatique
In the art world, Asian objects fascinate with their rich history, profound symbolism and quality of workmanship. Whether you are a...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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Netsukes, miniature Japanese treasures
Netsukes, small Japanese sculptures with fascinating details, are much more than mere trinkets. Witnesses to an era, they embody the...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Nov 4, 20243 min read
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Hongmu wood in Chinese furniture
In the world of Chinese furniture, one material dominates for its timeless elegance and aura of prestige: hongmu wood, also known as ‘red...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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Buddhist sculptures in China
Buddhist sculpture in China, at the crossroads of religion, art and politics, is one of the country's greatest artistic legacies. Since...
Cabinet Gauchet Art Asiatique
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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