It’s been hidden right there in the heart of Saigon for over half a decade. On one end, neverending, city-wide construction is muffled and ironically forgotten thanks to a veil of sử quân tử flowers concealing its outdoor patio. On the other end, there’s an open door, one flight of stairs up from an unmarked […]
Floor-to-ceiling windows presents resplendent views of Da Nang’s city skyline adorned with black-out blinds featuring a painting by Saigon-based artist, Richie Fawcett, whose sketches of Vietnam’s urban landscape have won him much-acclaim worldwide. Read full article HERE Check out Richie’s artwork HERE
Since relocating to Ho Chi Minh City in 2016, Franklin has developed a close friendship with English artist Richie Fawcett who’s become renowned for his sketches of the city’s ever-changing skyline and currently has an exhibition of his works on the outside walls of the British Consulate General not too far from here. A number of […]
Seven large-scale detailed sketches of panoramic views of HCMC from high-rise buildings by expat Richie Fawcett are on display in front of British Consulate General’s office. The artist adds finishing touches to his work before it is hung up on the wall. The exhibition is part of Fawcett’s “Preserving the memory of the city through […]
Artist Richie Fawcett from the Studio Saigon is very excited to be be asked to collaborate with Saigon Supersound on their upcoming videos to accompany the timeless classic “Saigon Dep Lam” by Carol Kim. Studio Saigon’s resident artist ( literally as he’s locked down for two weeks ) Richie Fawcett, is excited and proud to […]
One stand-out feature is revealed when the floor-to-ceiling blind rolls down – a drawing of the hotel’s surroundings by a local artist, Richie Fawcett.
British bartender and artist Richie Fawcett has created a new cocktail bar and book inspired by the “culture and idiosyncrasy” of Vietnam and its characters.
Interview By Chris Thompson (Translated from original Vietnamese) Arriving at 42 bis Ly Tu Trong, Ho Chi Minh City, I looked around the old apartment building in confusion. The first impression was the row of bicycles and motorbikes parked quite haphazardly in the stairwell and the old security guard with a slightly frowning face. Going […]
As for Fawcett, Saigon chose him. A chance invitation to Vietnam to train in bartending has kept the young man from England for more than a decade. He has been drawing since he was 3 years old and has never attended any drawing classes. He even teaches drawing to others. Drawing in Saigon not only […]
Recent Press piece in Epicure Vietnam by Jovel Eugenia Chan. July 2021
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