National Institute of Fine Arts

Not an easy place to find, but it was well worth the journey. Located close to the corner of Khoun Boulom Road and Chao Anou Road , this gallery exhibits the work of students and teachers at the Fine Arts Institute, a school for aspiring Laotian artisans. The school itself is outside town close to the Indian and Australian embassy, but they have this gallery to display some of their works. The gallery is much simpler than the galleries on the high street, but the advantages are that the artists are the same, the money goes directly to them and most importantly the prices are a quarter the price. We went a high street gallery and paid particular attention to a painting by one of the teachers at the institute. We actually met him at this gallery and he showed us more of his work.If you are looking for a souvenir that is slightly more unique than the tee-shirt, come and take a look here.

In July I visited Vientiane and as I was walking along the road I came across the exhibition hall for the National Institute of Fine Arts.Housed in a lovely building are art pieces such as woodcuts, paintings, sculpture. I enjoyed being able to look at some of the artistic talent of Laos and was also able to afford to buy some pieces that I particularly liked.I am back in Vientiane in December and will once again go to the Exhibition Hall to view their works.If you like art, this is a fine way to spend some time, and perhaps come home with a beautiful representation of art in Laos.

не знаю, почему это называется институтом - своеобразная галерея искусств: чистенько, скромненько и вполне прилично

Not an easy place to find, but it was well worth the journey. Located close to the corner of Khoun Boulom Road and Chao Anou Road , this gallery exhibits the work of students and teachers at the Fine Arts Institute, a school for aspiring Laotian artisans. The school itself is outside town close to the Indian and Australian embassy, but they have this gallery to display some of their works. The gallery is much simpler than the galleries on the high street, but the advantages are that the artists are the same, the money goes directly to them and most importantly the prices are a quarter the price. We went a high street gallery and paid particular attention to a painting by one of the teachers at the institute. We actually met him at this gallery and he showed us more of his work. If you are looking for a souvenir that is slightly more unique than the tee-shirt, come and take a look here.