{"id":1444,"date":"2023-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/battrang.museum\/journal\/press-release-the-bat-trang-ceramic-boots-an-inspiration-from-italy\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T16:32:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:32:18","slug":"press-release-the-bat-trang-ceramic-boots-an-inspiration-from-italy","status":"publish","type":"journal","link":"https:\/\/battrang.museum\/en\/journal\/press-release-the-bat-trang-ceramic-boots-an-inspiration-from-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Exhibition \u201cTHE B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG CERAMIC BOOTS. AN INSPIRATION FROM ITALY\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Exhibition \u201cTHE B\u00c1T TR\u00c0NG CERAMIC BOOTS. AN INSPIRATION FROM ITALY\u201d<\/h3>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”1rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][vc_empty_space height=”3rem”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]\r\n
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The Embassy of Italy in Hanoi and the Hon Dat Viet Bat Trang Art Museum (Bat Trang Museum)<\/h4>\r\nare delighted to present the art exhibition \u201cThe B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Ceramic Boots. An Inspiration from Italy\u201d.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]On this special occasion, the full collection of 12 ceramic boots created by the late People’s Artisan Vu Thang, will be shown to the public for the first time (a partial showcase took place in the Dep Fashion Show in 2011). An invaluable legacy of contemporary Vietnamese art inspired by Italian fashion.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”7\/12″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-3 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”event-time”]Address\u00a0<\/strong>Casa Italia (18 L\u00ea Ph\u1ee5ng Hi\u1ec3u, Ho\u00e0n Ki\u1ebfm, H\u00e0 N\u1ed9i)\r\n\r\nFrom\u00a0<\/strong>10\/04\/2022 to 03\/05\/2022\r\nFree entrance\u00a0<\/strong>09:00-20:00 daily[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-3″ css=”.vc_custom_1635415240768{padding-right: 2rem !important;padding-left: 2rem !important;}”][vc_column_text]\r\n
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The powerful creativity, unique skills and delicate ceramic techniques of Artisan Vu Thang, one of only two People’s Artists of Bat Trang ceramic village, are exquisitely represented through the image of the boot embroiled with Vietnamese traditional motifs.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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\r\n\r\nTalented craftsmanship from a 700-year-old Vietnamese village and the unique taste for beauty and style of Italy, the \u201cboot-shaped country\u201d, have much in common in spite of their geographical distance: they are both expressions of people\u2019s creativity and skillfulness and are deeply connected to each country\u2019s traditions and cultural heritage.<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe exhibition therefore builds an artistic bridge between Vietnam and Italy: classical Vietnamese elements, such as ceramic motifs and enamel colors, blend with Italian elegance and style, thus making every ceramic work an extraordinary piece of art.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-sm-offset-2 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-10″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md”][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-8″][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][vc_single_image image=”594″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ offset=”vc_col-md-2 vc_col-sm-offset-1 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-3″][vc_single_image image=”892″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”14rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”8rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe Bat Trang Museum was established thanks to the enthusiasm and efforts of Artisan Vu Thang after nearly 50 years of work with pottery. Licensed by the Hanoi People’s Committee in early 2016. As the first non-public museum in Bat Trang pottery village, the museum owns hundreds of ancient ceramic artifacts of traditional Bat Trang pottery (from the XVIII-XIX centuries to the early 20th century), which were collected with great enthusiasm by the late Artisan. In addition, the museum also preserves many ceramic works made by the late People’s Artisan Vu Thang during his career, with many unique and rare designs, enamel colors, and structures harmoniously blending classical styles and contemporary.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”8rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=”.grid-collection”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-3 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]On this occasion, the Museum will launch the website <\/span>battrang.museum<\/span><\/a>, a digital information platform about contemporary ceramic art in Vietnam in general, and Bat Trang traditional ceramic village, in particular. The website is developed by M\u2014N Associates<\/a>, an international award-winning branding & creative design agency.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-2 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-10″][vc_single_image image=”1454″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=”.grid-collection”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-3 vc_col-sm-offset-2″][vc_column_text]\r\n
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\r\n\r\nThe exhibition space is designed by sgnhA<\/a>, the interior and architectural design office author of major art projects in HCMC & Hanoi. The setting represents the Bat Trang pottery kiln and the leaning tower of Pisa: a very special experience for art-lovers and a charming cross-over between Vietnam and Italy.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″ offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-4 vc_col-sm-offset-2 vc_col-xs-offset-1 vc_col-xs-10″][vc_single_image image=”1430″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-3″][vc_column_text]\r\n
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\r\n\r\nCasa Italia is a space for initiatives in the fields of culture, economy, trade and bilateral relations Italy-Viet Nam. It is managed by the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi. Casa Italia is available for activities related to Italian culture and is proud to host this beautiful exhibition.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cThe B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Ceramic Boots. An Inspiration from Italy\u201d exhibition is done with the sponsorship of <\/span>\u00a0Vingroup Innovation Foundation (VINIF)<\/span><\/a> under the program for the preservation of historical and cultural values. It has also received great support from other sponsors, such as<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>InterContinental \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng Sun Peninsula Resort<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>LeapArt<\/span><\/a> Embroidery Shop<\/span>, <\/span>Ziczac<\/span><\/a> Architecture Joint Stock Company,\u00a0<\/span>sgnhA<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>M\u00a0\u2014 N Associates<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Ori Lighting<\/a>.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-3″][vc_column_text el_class=”no-indent” el_id=”no-indent”]\r\n
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Embassy of Italy\r\n<\/strong>Ms. Nguy\u1ec5n Li\u00ean\r\nculturale.hanoi@esteri.it<\/a>\r\nTel. +84 24 38256256<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_column_text el_class=”no-indent”]\r\n

B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum<\/strong>\r\n<\/b>Mr. V\u0169 Kh\u00e1nh T\u00f9ng\r\nhello@battrang.museum<\/a>\r\nTel. +84 966 363 893<\/span><\/p>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-3″][vc_single_image image=”1443″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”1439″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”1441″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-sm-offset-3″][vc_empty_space height=”4rem”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-xs-6″][vc_column_text el_class=”no-indent”]Organizer:\r\n<\/strong>B\u00e1t Tr\u00e0ng Museum\r\n<\/span>THE VIET SOUL BAT TRANG ART APPLICATION COMPANY LIMITED\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”no-indent”]In collaboration with:\r\n<\/strong>Embassy of Italy in Hanoi[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”2rem”][vc_column_text el_class=”no-indent”]\r\n

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\r\n\r\nPerformance:\r\n<\/strong>Museum Director: V\u0169 Kh\u00e1nh T\u00f9ng\r\n<\/span>Project Director: Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u1ecb Ph\u01b0\u01a1ng Loan\r\n<\/span>Conselors: Journalist Thu\u1ef7 L\u00ea, L\u00ea H\u1ed3ng L\u00e2m, Nguy\u1ec5n Thanh T\u00fa, Ho\u00e0ng Trang H\u1ea3i, Ph\u1ea1m Qu\u1ef3nh Ch\u00e2u\r\n<\/span>Exhibition space designer: sgnhA (sgnha.com) Tr\u1ea7n Qu\u1ed1c Kh\u00f4i Nguy\u00ean, Nguy\u1ec5n \u0110\u1ee9c Tu\u1ea5n Anh\r\n<\/span>Exhibition identity designer: M \u2014 N Associates (m-n.associates) Nguy\u1ec5n B\u1ea3o Anh Duy, Mai Ng\u1ecdc Qu\u1ebf Lan, Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u1ebf Anh\r\n<\/span>Photographer: L\u00ea Lai – V\u0169 Qu\u1ed1c Huy\r\n<\/span>Cameraman: Kamiu\r\n<\/span>Construction: Space\r\n<\/span>Ligthing: Ori Lighting\r\n<\/span>Supporters: Nguy\u1ec5n Qu\u1ef3nh Li\u00ean, Ho\u00e0ng Trung \u0110\u1ee9c, Jin Juin, V\u0169 Huy\u1ec1n Anh, Ph\u1ea1m Th\u0103ng Long, L\u01b0u Huy\u1ec1n Tho\u1ea1i, Tr\u1ea7n Anh D\u0169ng, L\u00ea Thu H\u01b0\u01a1ng,\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”4rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”6rem”][vc_empty_space height=”6rem” el_class=”hide-mobile”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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