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Blooming” by Bát Tràng Museum Atelier Showcased at LOTTE’s Tết Festival: Wave of Luck, Featuring Olympic Swimmer Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên

The hand-painted ceramic collection Blooming by Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA) made a prominent appearance at the Tết Festival: Wave of Luck, hosted by LOTTE in Hanoi. The special event featured a guest appearance by Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên, a two-time Olympian and one of Vietnam’s most accomplished swimmers.

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Text: Hà Tuấn Minh
Photos: Lê Lai – AntiAntiArt

BTMA continues its mission of revitalizing traditional Vietnamese ceramic motifs by weaving them into contemporary designs. The Blooming collection exemplifies this spirit, breathing new life into the classic blue-and-white ceramics.

For this occasion, oversized versions of BTMA’s signature AI ƠI Bag Vase and Tulip Vase—both adorned with Blooming motifs—were presented to the public for the first time.

Presented at both LOTTE Department Store and LOTTE Mall West Lake Hanoi, the festival runs through February 9, 2025, celebrating the Lunar New Year with a contemporary reinterpretation of traditional Vietnamese culture. The exhibition integrates fine arts, craftsmanship, and design to deliver a distinctive aesthetic experience rooted in national heritage.

 Lotte Mall Hà Nội.
 Lotte Mall Hà Nội.
 Lotte Department Store Hà Nội.
 Lotte Department Store Hà Nội.

Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên is a retired Vietnamese competitive swimmer who represented Vietnam at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. She set multiple records at the Southeast Asian Games, where she earned 25 gold medals, and in 2015, was ranked among the top 25 female swimmers globally in the 400m freestyle and top 10 in the 400m individual medley.

The Wave of Luck installation was conceptualized and developed by the creative studio AntiAntiArt, in collaboration with Bát Tràng Museum Atelier and Microwave Soups.

The Blooming collection on display at AVENUEL LOUNGE, LOTTE Department Store Hanoi.
The Blooming collection on display at AVENUEL LOUNGE, LOTTE Department Store Hanoi.
The Blooming collection on display at AVENUEL LOUNGE, LOTTE Mall West Lake Hanoi.
The Blooming collection on display at AVENUEL LOUNGE, LOTTE Mall West Lake Hanoi.

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*Bát Tràng Museum Atelier (BTMA)
BTMA is the official ceramic workshop of the Bat Trang Museum of Viet Soul Art, founded by the late People’s Artisan Vũ Thắng. With nearly five decades of operation, BTMA is known for its craftsmanship rooted in traditional Vietnamese ceramic art.
*AntiAntiArt
Led by director and photographer Phương Vũ, AntiAntiArt is a creative collective recognized for blending Vietnamese cultural heritage with contemporary street aesthetics across various mediums, including music videos, fashion photography, and short films.
*LOTTE
LOTTE is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in South Korea and Japan, with operations in retail, hospitality, and real estate. Its Department Stores and Mall complexes offer high-end shopping and cultural experiences across Asia.