During 1990-2010, Steinmeijer had been to Vietnam manytimes and had collected 35 paintings by famous Vietnamese artists of the firstand second generations after the August Revolution (August 19, 1945).
Many paintings have been showcased since 2020, but this isthe first time he has exhibited the entire collection, mainly lacquer and silkpaintings.
With the theme “Vietnam: The Dreamed Paradise” chosen by thecollector, the exhibition aims to introduce an optimistic and poetic life in a heroic,optimistic and hopeful history period of the Vietnamese people.
The exhibition, which remains open until April 2022,consists of three parts: “Vietnamese Identity”, “Vietnamese Women” and “Paradiseon Earth”, showcasing paintings of village scenes, festivals, traditionalcostumes, portraits of Vietnamese people, and daily life./.