Viet Ha Tran - Light in the dark
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The lotus flower. The lotus flower is regarded in many different (buddhist) cultures as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the human condition: even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the lotus produces the most beautiful flower. Across Asia, many countries such as Vietnam, India embrace the lotus as the national flower and throughout history, the lotus flower has been a frequent presence in many forms of art such as paintings, architecture, and sculptures.
The print is made on fine art paper Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 310 gsm.
Comes with signed & numbered Certificate of Authenticity and artist signature at the back of the photo.
Photo size: 30 x 40 cm including a small white border all around.
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THE ARTIST:
Viet Ha Tran | Contemporary Artist | Madrid, Spain
Art book author | Photo contest jury | Artist mentor
Member of the Board of Directors,
The Royal Photographic Society of Spain
Viet Ha Tran is a Vietnam born fine art photographer and contemporary artist whose unique art has earned her commissions from globally renowned entities such as Amazon USA, Louis Vuitton France, and Vogue Italy. Her work has appeared in over a hundred newspapers and magazines worldwide, including prestigious publications like Spanish national news Expansión, El Economista and El Adelantado, Vogue, Vanity Fair France, The Times of India and Vietnam News.
At present, she is a Board Member at The Royal Photographic Society of Spain, becoming the first foreigner to ever occupy such a position in the Society's 125 years of history. Before that, she served as a Jury member at IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities at IE University (Spain) from 2016 to 2020. Her expertise also extended to the roles of Exhibition Manager and Curator, where she organized and curated on-campus exhibitions. In 2023, Viet Ha became an art writer for IE Insight, the knowledge hub of IE and she co-authored the book "Ideas to shape the future" with her analytical article "The future of creating, collecting and curating visual arts".
Over the years Viet Ha has given lectures and talks on art and the art market at conferences such as at The Royal Photographic Society, IE University and The Art Market Agency, further establishing her as a versatile professional in the art world. Singulart Magazine featured her in the "15 women in the art world to follow" list.
Viet Ha Tran was nominated "200 Influential Vietnam Global Leaders" in 2019 by the Vietnam Embassy in Spain and Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In 2024, her debut art photo book "Like a Painting: Through the Eyes of the Soul" was published by Snap Collective, Denmark, which is available for viewing at the Royal Danish Library (Copenhagen).
Seller's Story
Viet Ha Tran is a contemporary visual artist based in Madrid, Spain. Her practice spans painting and fine art photography, with a strong focus on nature, abstraction, and contemplative visual language.
Viet Ha Tran was selected as one of the Top 25 Artists to Collect in 2025 by Artsper, Europe's leading art marketplace. This recognition highlights artists whose work is set to make a significant impact in the coming years and shape contemporary art's future.
Viet Ha Tran’s works have been collected internationally by private collectors as well as corporate and institutional clients. She has received commissions from globally recognised organisations such as Louis Vuitton, Amazon, Samsung and Vogue and her work has been featured in numerous international publications (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Bazaar, CNBC Media, Aesthetica Art Prize, El Economista, Expansión, The Times of India, and Vietnam News - just to name a few).
She is a Member of the Board of Directors of The Royal Photographic Society of Spain (RSF), becoming the first foreigner to hold this position in the Society’s 125-year history.
Alongside her artistic practice, she is active as a curator and photography jury member. She is the Chief Curator of RSF Gallery and has recently served as a jury member for photography competitions at the Geominero Museum and the Torrejón de Ardoz City Photo Competition (Spain). She previously served for several years as a jury member for the IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities at IE University (Spain).
Her artworks are held in collections across Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. Selected works are released on Catawiki as auction-exclusive Artist Studio Editions.
Translated by Google TranslateThe lotus flower. The lotus flower is regarded in many different (buddhist) cultures as a symbol of purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration and rebirth. Its characteristics are a perfect analogy for the human condition: even when its roots are in the dirtiest waters, the lotus produces the most beautiful flower. Across Asia, many countries such as Vietnam, India embrace the lotus as the national flower and throughout history, the lotus flower has been a frequent presence in many forms of art such as paintings, architecture, and sculptures.
The print is made on fine art paper Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 310 gsm.
Comes with signed & numbered Certificate of Authenticity and artist signature at the back of the photo.
Photo size: 30 x 40 cm including a small white border all around.
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THE ARTIST:
Viet Ha Tran | Contemporary Artist | Madrid, Spain
Art book author | Photo contest jury | Artist mentor
Member of the Board of Directors,
The Royal Photographic Society of Spain
Viet Ha Tran is a Vietnam born fine art photographer and contemporary artist whose unique art has earned her commissions from globally renowned entities such as Amazon USA, Louis Vuitton France, and Vogue Italy. Her work has appeared in over a hundred newspapers and magazines worldwide, including prestigious publications like Spanish national news Expansión, El Economista and El Adelantado, Vogue, Vanity Fair France, The Times of India and Vietnam News.
At present, she is a Board Member at The Royal Photographic Society of Spain, becoming the first foreigner to ever occupy such a position in the Society's 125 years of history. Before that, she served as a Jury member at IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities at IE University (Spain) from 2016 to 2020. Her expertise also extended to the roles of Exhibition Manager and Curator, where she organized and curated on-campus exhibitions. In 2023, Viet Ha became an art writer for IE Insight, the knowledge hub of IE and she co-authored the book "Ideas to shape the future" with her analytical article "The future of creating, collecting and curating visual arts".
Over the years Viet Ha has given lectures and talks on art and the art market at conferences such as at The Royal Photographic Society, IE University and The Art Market Agency, further establishing her as a versatile professional in the art world. Singulart Magazine featured her in the "15 women in the art world to follow" list.
Viet Ha Tran was nominated "200 Influential Vietnam Global Leaders" in 2019 by the Vietnam Embassy in Spain and Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In 2024, her debut art photo book "Like a Painting: Through the Eyes of the Soul" was published by Snap Collective, Denmark, which is available for viewing at the Royal Danish Library (Copenhagen).
Seller's Story
Viet Ha Tran is a contemporary visual artist based in Madrid, Spain. Her practice spans painting and fine art photography, with a strong focus on nature, abstraction, and contemplative visual language.
Viet Ha Tran was selected as one of the Top 25 Artists to Collect in 2025 by Artsper, Europe's leading art marketplace. This recognition highlights artists whose work is set to make a significant impact in the coming years and shape contemporary art's future.
Viet Ha Tran’s works have been collected internationally by private collectors as well as corporate and institutional clients. She has received commissions from globally recognised organisations such as Louis Vuitton, Amazon, Samsung and Vogue and her work has been featured in numerous international publications (Vogue, Vanity Fair, Bazaar, CNBC Media, Aesthetica Art Prize, El Economista, Expansión, The Times of India, and Vietnam News - just to name a few).
She is a Member of the Board of Directors of The Royal Photographic Society of Spain (RSF), becoming the first foreigner to hold this position in the Society’s 125-year history.
Alongside her artistic practice, she is active as a curator and photography jury member. She is the Chief Curator of RSF Gallery and has recently served as a jury member for photography competitions at the Geominero Museum and the Torrejón de Ardoz City Photo Competition (Spain). She previously served for several years as a jury member for the IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities at IE University (Spain).
Her artworks are held in collections across Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. Selected works are released on Catawiki as auction-exclusive Artist Studio Editions.
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Date of print
2025
Artist
Viet Ha Tran
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Title of artwork
Light in the dark
Condition
Original State
Technique
C-Print
Height
40 cm
Edition
2/20
Width
30 cm
Signature
Hand signed
Genre
Fine art photography
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