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Nicolas Henni-Trinh Duc

Vietnamese Art History & Research


BASED IN
Paris, France
EXPERIENCE
Art Consultant
QUALIFICATION
PhD Art History
TRUSTED BY
Auction Houses & Galleries

Nicolas Henni-Trinh Duc is a French art historian specializing in Vietnamese art. His research focuses on the evolution of portraiture and cultural identity within Vietnamese visual traditions.

He works with galleries, auction houses, and collectors, contributing to exhibitions, publications, and the promotion of Vietnamese art internationally.

“Understanding art means understanding its history.”

Biography

Nicolas Henni-Trinh Duc is a French art historian specializing in Vietnamese art, with a strong academic and research background focused on cultural heritage and visual traditions.

His work explores the evolution of portraiture in Vietnamese art, examining techniques, iconography, and historical transformations from traditional to modern contexts.

He collaborates with galleries, auction houses, and collectors, contributing to research, exhibitions, and the promotion of Vietnamese art internationally.

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EDUCATION

PhD Art History
Sorbonne University
MBA Science & Management

SPECIALIZATION

Vietnamese Art History
Portrait Studies
Research & Curation

AFFILIATIONS

Galleries
Auction Houses
Art Research Projects

LANGUAGES

French
English
Vietnamese

Past Activities

2023 Vietnamese Art in Paris (Media Project) Instagram cultural platform
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2022 Interview - The Vietnamese Podcast Episode 104
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2016–2022 Galerie Gabrielle Laroche Research & Gallery Assistant
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Current Activities

Vietnamese Art Consultant Sotheby’s, Millon, Gauchet
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Doctoral Research Sorbonne University (CREOPS)
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Upcoming Activities

2026 Journal of Vietnamese Studies Exhibition Review Publication
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2025–2026 Art Conferences & Talks Sorbonne & Musée Cernuschi
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Areas of Expertise

Vietnamese Art Art History Portrait Studies Asian Art Market Museum Research Art Authentication Cultural Heritage

Featured Publications

Le portrait dans l’art vietnamien

Doctoral thesis exploring portrait evolution under Nguyễn dynasty.

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Images of Memory

Study on ancestor worship influence in Vietnamese modern & contemporary art.

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Vietnamese Modern Art Review

Critical review of exhibition at Musée Cernuschi (2024–2025).

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