a Vietnamese woodblock painter who has remained dedicated to this art form for nearly haff a century. Applying the traditional style and techniques with contemporary nuances to the work, Đán;s paintings are simple, lyrical and soulful. “Woodblock carvng in each country has it own version, with aesthetic concepts and point of view, thus, having different effects. In Viet Nam, it is as simple and pure as we people’s life-style. The art has its own beauty and national identity”, he said.