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| Thavibu Gallery Thavibu Gallery, located in Bangkok, Thailand, is an innovative art gallery with the objective of promoting quality works of contemporary art, particularly from Thailand, Vietnam and Burma. The emphasis is on young and upcoming artists whose works express and communicate the imaginative aspects of their culture and reflect concerns that range broadly from the spiritual and aesthetic to the social and political. Thavibu Gallery also publishes high quality monographs on Asian contemporary art and artists. DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS: East and Southeast Asia 
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| Le Quang Ha: Altered Faces by Shireen Nazaree 2008, 35 pp., 37 colour and 6 b&w illustrations, softbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN: n/a $18.00 Catalogue of an exhibition of the works of Vietnamese artist Le Quang Ha, who has, over the last decade, created some of the most interesting contemporary art in Vietnam. Ha, born in Hanoi in 1963, began his public art career with an exhibition in 1987 in Ho Chi Minh City and since has exhibited extensively in Europe, East- and Southeast Asia as well as the USA. The artist offers a personal perspective on contemporary Vietnamese society that is both rich and highly individualistic, challenging and at time bordering on the shocking. The present catalogue features some 42 works by the artist, ranging from 1995 through to 2007, executed in such media as oil on canvas, pencil sketches, lacquer and mixed media. Concurrent with the present exhibition Ha is also partipating in the current exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum, Post Doi Moi: Vietnamese Art After 1990. |
| Pham An Hai: Expressions & Abstractions by Jorn Middelborg (ed) 2007, 159 pp., 17 b&w and 129 colour illustrations; hardbound, 25 x 25 cm. ISBN: 978-974-7348-60-6 $38.00 Pham An Hai draws his inspiration from the city of his birth (in 1967)-Hanoi, its streets, its old architecture and its buildings, each with their individual character. These cityscapes evoke images of the artist's beloved home town in various seasons or times of the day, in winter or in the red light of the evening sun. Sometimes there is a tranquil, romantic edge to his works. On that level, Pham An Hai's cityscapes often simulate inner landscapes, landscapes of people, of their hearts and souls. Many of these paintings seem to depict memories of tranquility, while others, executed in more rapid and powerful brush strokes, seem to express urgency and anxiety captured in time. Having exhibited in both the West and widely in Asia, Pham An Hai's paintings are now beginning to find their place in the permanent collections of some of the contemporary art museums of the region. The works illustrated in this volume range in date of creation from 1994 to 2007, providing the reader with an excellent view of this artist's explorations over this period. |
| Aung Kyaw Htet: Myanmar Inspirations by Shireen Naziree 2007, 93 pp., 1 b&w and 77 colour illustrations; hardbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN: 978-974-8102-93-1 $33.00 Aung Kyaw Htet, born in Myaungmya in 1965, studied at the State School of Fine Arts in Rangoon. He is a devout Buddhist and grew up in a small village-two factors which have a strong influence on his art. His paintings of religious life in Burma show monks and nuns in a realistic manner, though non-essential objects are omitted from the paintings in order to focus on his subjects. Unlike many of his Burmese contemporaries who tend to focus more on the overall religious theme, Aung Kyaw Htet paints the faces of monks and nuns in great detail, to illustrate their humanity. The artist's use of bright colours attracts the viewers' attention to the essential serenity within his paintings. The works of Aung Kyaw Htet have been exhibited in Burma, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan (2006), and his works are in the permanent collections of the National Art Gallery of Malaysia and the National Museum of Myanmar, tributes to his growing artistic reputation. The current volume features works of this artist spanning the period 1998 to 2007 provide a panoramic view of this exciting artist's works over the past decade. |
| Spiritual Spaces: An Art Exhibition to Celebrate Thavibu Gallery's 10th Anniversary by Thavibu Gallery 2008, 57 pp., 24 colour illustrations, softbound, 31 x 26 cm. ISBN: (none) $18.00 Catalogue of an exhibition by twelve leading new artists in Southeast Asia, in celebration of Thavibuy Gallery's 10 year of operation. The exhibition includes two works by each of the Thai artists Kritsana Chaikitwattana, Jirapat Tatsanasomboon, Therdkiat Wangwatcharakul and Santi Thongsuk; two works by each of the Vietnamese, Dinh Quan, Trinh Tuan, Nguyen Trung and Hong Viet Dung, and two works by each of Burmese artists, Aung Kyaw Htet, Nyein Chan su, Myoe Win Aung and U Lun Gywe. Works include oil paintings and water colours, lacquer, acrylic and mixed media images. As such it provides an interesting comparison of examples of the exciting work now coming from each of these three territories. |
| Art Works by Bui Xuan Phai: From the Collection of Van Duong Thanh by Jorn Middelborg (ed) 2006, 75 pp., 169 colour illustrations, softbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-94951-8-7 $20.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-94951-8-6 Survey of final years of the brilliant artistic career of one of Vietnam's most renowned painters, drawn from the collection of his friend and fellow artist, Van Duong Thanh. Over a period of 20 years until his death in 1988, Phai sketched, drew and painted many portraits of Thanh; these along with several woodblock prints and some of his iconic paintings of the old streets of his beloved Hanoi comprise one of the most impressive exhibitions of Phai's work to have been staged outside of Vietnam, since his death. |
| Cong Kim Hua - Lacquer Paintings by Shireen Naziree 2006, 84 pp., 51 colour illustrations (5 colour printing), hardbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-94683-7-6 $28.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-94683-7-1 Cong Kim Hoa was born in Hanoi in 1962 and graduated from the Hanoi Industrial College of Fine Art in 1985. She is one of the few female artists who made lacquer painting their medium. Hoa specialises in semi-abstract and abstract paintings, however one can often recognize the contours of masks, faces, fish or lotus flowers in her work. Her work may be viewed as an abstract take on depicting the various elements making up traditional Vietnam. The present monograph illustrates works by the artist spanning the years 1994 to 2006, a period over which a distinct evolution from figural works toward abstraction can be observed. It also includes an essay by artist Trinh Tuan on the art of Vietnamese lacquer. The book has been specially printed using five colour technology, which enables the accurate portrayal the artist's lacquer works, employing metallic gold leaf. |
| Dinh Quan - Lacquer Paintings by Jorn Middelborg (ed) 2004, 72 pp., 53 (5) colour ill.'s, includes DVD, hardbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-92066-2-2 $28.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-92066-2-1 Dinh Quan was born in 1964 in Haiphong and graduated from the Hanoi Fine Art College in 1990. The main focus of his lacquer paintings is the female, which he often depicts in a refined, surrealist style. His ghostlike women sometimes seem sensual or deconstructed at times. Dinh Quan has experimented with innovative approaches to the traditional art of lacquer painting and invented a unique and dynamic style variation to the traditional technique. The traditional way of creating lacquer paintings is to paint layer upon layer in a long and arduous process. Dinh Quan applies a modified technique by mixing lacquer with a variety of substances such as gold, silver and epoxy to achieve a unique surface texture, and to give a three dimensional feel to his painting. The present monograph illustrates works from 1994 to 2004, and includes contributions by Shireen Naziree, Jasdeep Sandhu, Thai Ba Van, Luong Xuan Doan and Bang Sy Truc. Also included is a DVD with a short video presentation of Dinh Quan's technique. The book has been specially printed using five colour technology, which enables the accurate portrayal the artist's lacquer works, employing metallic gold leaf. |
| Flavours - Thai Contemporary Art by Steven Pettifor 2003, 128 pp., 82 col ill's, (one fold out), index, hardbound, 31 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-91737-6-7 $35.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-91737-6-3 Flavours offers a tantalising taste of Thailand's vibrant burgeoning contemporary art scene, from the end of the last century to the dawn of a new millennium. The last decade has seen significant changes in Thailand - economically, politically, environmentally, and culturally. Barometers of this dramatic upheaval, Thai artists are attempting to make sense of the country's rapid modernisation. Their art assumes a diverse array of media, often melding international art trends with distinctly Thai craftsmanship. Increasingly, Thai artists are garnering plaudits at both Asian showcases and solo exhibitions abroad. The book begins with an extensive overview of recent developments, highlighting particular issues, trends, and events that have played a role in shaping the art of today. It also features career profiles of 23 of the country's established and emerging young artists, with thematic descriptions, more than 80 colour illustrations, and revealing insights from the artists themselves. With so little currently published on the swift progression in Thai art, author Steven Pettifor provides us with a clear and concise assessment of the present artistic climate. A keen observer of Thai art's growing international accreditation, he writes with direct and accessible language. |
| Impressions and Expressions - Vietnamese Contemporary Painting by Shireen Naziree & Phan Cam Thuong 2006, 87 pp., 54 (5) col. ill's, index, hardbound, 31 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-94336-8-8 $35.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-94336-8-3 This book is an introduction to contemporary Vietnamese painting, illustrating works completed between 1996 and 2004. In the first part, the art historian and independent curator Shireen Naziree covers the background of contemporary Vietnamese painting and places it in the context of Southeast Asia. There is a section on how lacquer paintings are made, followed by profiles of fifteen prominent artists written by the Vietnamese art historian and critic Phan Cam Thuong. Many of the artists started their careers during the mid-1980s, and may thus be labeled the doi moi generation, after the Vietnamese term for 'renovation' and the process of opening Vietnam to the outside world. Although there had been many talented artists of the older generation, the artists of the doi moi generation were the first to break free from more conventional painting styles. While works in water and oil-paints have been included, lacquer paintings have been given special attention in the book. The lacquer technique and materials produce unique colours, luster and texture. Other countries produce lacquer ware, but only in Vietnam has the synthesis of traditional lacquer techniques and modern painting been successful. The art of lacquer painting is thus an important Vietnamese contribution to the global contemporary art scene. |
| Old Myanmar Paintings in the Collection of U Win by Hla Tin Htun 103 pp., 100 col. ill's, hardbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-9931-82-3 $28.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-9931-82-0 This book features works by Myanmar (Burmese) artists from the collection of U Win, an historical and likely the best and most comprehensive collection of paintings in Burma. The text traces the beginnings of painting in the Western style in Burma in an article entitled 'Evolution of Myanmar Painting', by art historian Minn Tin Aung. The works of 53 Burmese artists, none now living, are illustrated, including paintings dating from the early through to the later 20th century. |
| Trinh Tuan - Lacquer Paintings by Jorn Middelborg (ed) 2003, 53 pp., 38 col. ill., chronology, hardbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-91103-9-0 $28.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-91103-9-3 Trinh Tuan was born in Hanoi, in 1961. He completed his BA at the Hanoi Industrial College of Fine Art in 1985, his MA at Hanoi Institute of Fine Art in 2000 and is currently a Professor at the Hanoi Industrial College of Fine Art. His work is mostly figurative lacquer painting. Using this medium he addresses subjects such as human feelings and emotions. Often a single figure depicted in his paintings can evoke in the observer feelings of loneliness, sadness, or happiness and love. Frequently, his paintings show couples expressing warm feelings for each other-or the opposite. The present monograph was produced on the occasion of the third solo exhibition by Trinh Tuan at Bangkok's Thavibu Gallery. It features works from 1996 to 2003, and also includes essay contributions by Luong Xuan Doan, Steven Pettifor and the artist. The book has been specially printed using five colour technology, which enables the accurate portrayal the artist's lacquer works, employing metallic gold leaf. |
| U Lun Gywe - A Master Painter From Myanmar by Jorn Middelborg (ed) 2005, 84 pp., 62 col. & 2 mono ill's, hardbound, 26 x 26 cm. ISBN-10: 974-92905-6-9 $28.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-92905-6-9 U Lun Gywe was born in 1930 and is one of the most well known and well respected artists in Burma today and is considered probably the greatest living master of Burmese painting. He graduated from the Art Institute of Teacher's Training and continued his studies under famous artists such as U Thet Win, U Chit Maung, U San Win, U Thein Han and U Ngwe Gaing. 'I paint according to my emotions', says the artist, 'drawing inspiration from smell and textures, light and shadow'. When painting flowers, he feels their freshness, their growth and their movements. U Lun Gywe is a master with colours, often in an impressionistic manner, and is particularly fond of painting the beauty of women. In addition to oil paintings, he also creates works in watercolours, pastel and by drawing. This book was produced on the occasion of the solo exhibition 'A Retrospective' by U Lun Gywe (b. 1930) at Bangkok's innovative Thavibu Gallery. It includes contributions by art historian Shireen Naziree as well as an overview of Myanmar visual art by Sein Myo Myint. The present monograph illustrates examples of the master painter's works dating from 1964 to 2004. |
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