This exceptional series comes from the archives of the Inlen gallery. It stands out for its night shots, showcasing a brightly lit Saigon, then considered the “Pearl of Asia.” In addition to iconic landmarks like the Governor’s Palace, the Cathedral, and Ben Thanh Market, the photographer also captured lively spots such as the Rex and Thanh Chung cinemas, Brodard bakery, and the Dong Khanh hotel in the bustling Cholon district. This suggests that Saigon wasn’t just about official monuments,
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Viet-Nam is in the Southeastern corner of Asia, with Cambodia and Laos on the west, and the China Sea on the east and south. South Viet-Nam covers a 65,000 square-mile area with approximately 12 million inhabitants.
With its sophisticated temperate-climate resorts in the Highland country, its white beaches, its ancient Imperial City, its vast hunting reserves and its numerous other attractions, Viet-Nam is rapidly becoming a << must see >> for thousands of foreign tourists.
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VIETNAM
With its sophisticated cool resorts in highland country, its white beaches, ancient imperial city, vast hunting reserves and numerous other unusual attractions, Vietnam is rapidly becoming a « must see » for thousands of Pacific travelers. Now that jetliners are slicing flying time to the Orient approximately in half, Saigon is a new centrally-located travel target, especially for tourists seeking a different setting and atmosphere. With China on the North, the South China Sea on the East and South,
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This album of photos, recently acquired by the gallery, offers a glimpse of previously unknown pictures, never before displayed. This is especially significant because it is a personal album, likely belonging to a professional photographer from North Vietnam, providing a unique perspective from the “other side.”
Prisoners of War and iconic photo “Burst of Joy”
The album shows an rare photo of a pilot captured and his jet destroyed in September 1965. Our research is on going to identify this pilot.
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À propos des photos d’archives de la galerie Inlen
Cette série captivante, conservée dans les archives de la galerie, offre un aperçu fascinant du faste et des cérémonies entourant l’investiture du second mandat de Ngô Đình Diệm en tant que président du Sud-Vietnam le 29 avril 1961. L’impressionnante parade militaire se déroule le long de ce qui était alors le boulevard de la Réunification (aujourd’hui le boulevard Le Duan). Au coté des militaires et des chars imposants,
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La bataille de Tết Mậu Thân à Huế fut un moment brutal et crucial de la guerre du Vietnam. À partir du 31 janvier 1968, l’Armée populaire du Vietnam (APVN) et les forces du Viet Cong (VC) surprirent tout le monde en s’emparant d’une grande partie de la ville, dont la citadelle. S’ensuivit une bataille acharnée de 26 jours contre les Marines américains et l’Armée de la République du Vietnam (ARVN) pour la reprendre, marquée par d’intenses combats urbains et de lourdes pertes des deux côtés.
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Carnet de voyage par le photographe Quang Lam
“A l’occasion du 50e anniversaire de la fin de la guerre, je décidais de m’aventurer jusqu’à la DMZ distante d’environ 100 km de l’ancienne cité impériale de Hué. Ce n’était pas la première fois que je séjournais dans cette région mais certainement un frein psychologique repoussait ma curiosité de prendre ce chemin qui remontait vers le Nord sans vraiment croiser de lieux touristiques plus culturels ou balnéaires.
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Trần Hưng Đạo Street in Cholon is a bustling commercial hub, known for its vibrant street markets, diverse shops, and numerous eateries. It stands as the longest entrance road and the primary thoroughfare of Ho Chi Minh City, traversing numerous neighborhoods and extending for approximately 6 kilometers. Its history is deeply intertwined with the city’s own evolution.
Originally, Saigon and Cholon existed as separate entities. In 1865, the French colonial administration designated the Saigon-side section as Galliéni Street and the Cholon-side section as Des Marins Street.
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Cette série de photos jamais publiée provient de l’album « Hommage respectueux de la maison Huong Ky Photo à M. Le Ministre de l’Éducation nationale en mémoire du voyage de S.M. BAO DAI en Tonkin ».
La Galerie Inlen Photo est heureuse d’être la première à les montrer publiquement en collaboration avec la galerie française Vincent Joly dédiée aux arts d’Indochine à l’occasion du centenaire de la fondation de l’École des Beaux-Arts d’Indochine (1924-2024) aujourd’hui Université des Beaux-Arts de Hanoi.
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Gardens hold a significant place in various mythologies around the world, often symbolizing paradise, creation, and the divine. More then now then ever gardens provide a direct connection to nature, offering a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
In Japanese mythology and Zen Buddhism, gardens are seen as places of meditation and reflection. They often symbolize the natural world in its most essential and abstract form. Early gardens were influenced by Chinese garden philosophy,
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