The best corporate gifts are the ones that are still being talked about years later. Not because they were expensive – though they may have been – but because they showed genuine thought. They told the recipient something about the giver: that they had paid attention, that they understood what would be meaningful, that they had gone beyond the obvious.

An original Vietnamese painting from Hanoi Art Gallery is exactly that kind of gift.

Why Original Art Works as a Corporate Gift

Most corporate gifts occupy a middle ground between the practical and the forgettable. Branded merchandise sits in a drawer. Wine is consumed in an evening. Even high-end luxury goods – watches, leather goods, bottles of rare spirits – are category items that the recipient could have chosen for themselves.

Original art is different. It is the only category of gift that actively changes the space the recipient lives or works in. It hangs on the wall. It is seen every day. It prompts conversation. It carries a story – about the artist, the technique, the culture it comes from – that gives the recipient something to say when a visitor asks about it. And it is, by definition, one of a kind.

A Vietnamese lacquer painting, specifically, carries additional layers of meaning. Son mai is one of the most technically demanding and time-consuming art forms in the world. A genuine piece takes months to make and requires a level of craft that very few artists have mastered. Giving one signals not just thoughtfulness but cultural knowledge – an understanding of Vietnam that goes beyond the surface.

Who This Gift Works For

Senior clients or partners with a connection to Vietnam: For anyone who has lived, worked or done business in Vietnam, an original Vietnamese painting is a deeply meaningful gift. It acknowledges their experience and gives them something tangible to carry it forward.

International partners visiting Vietnam: A painting purchased during or after a visit to Hanoi is a natural extension of the relationship built during that visit. It says: we wanted you to take something of this country home with you.

C-suite and board-level recipients: At this level, the gift needs to be significant, individual and demonstrably thoughtful. An original work by a named Vietnamese artist, accompanied by documentation and context, meets all three criteria.

Long-standing clients or partners: A painting given to mark a significant anniversary or milestone of a business relationship becomes part of the shared history of that relationship. It will be in that office or boardroom for decades.

Choosing the Right Work

For corporate gifts, we generally recommend:

Lacquer paintings for maximum impact and cultural specificity: A son mai work by Thành Chương, Phạm Thắng Long or Đinh Quân is immediately recognisable as something exceptional – the surface, the materials, the scale of the craft are apparent to any viewer. For a recipient who appreciates craftsmanship, cultural depth and investment value, lacquer is the stronger choice.

Oil paintings for accessibility and versatility: A strong oil painting by Nguyễn Văn Bằng or another of our represented artists integrates naturally into any office or home environment and requires no specialist knowledge to appreciate. For a recipient whose taste you are less certain of, a well-chosen oil painting is a safe and genuinely beautiful choice.

Medium format for practicality: Works in the 50x70cm to 80x100cm range are versatile enough to work in most environments, significant enough to make an impression, and practical to ship internationally.

What We Provide

For corporate gift purchases, Hanoi Art Gallery provides:

  • The original painting, professionally packed for international shipping
  • Signed Certificate of Authenticity from the artist
  • A professionally written one-page note about the artist and the work – suitable for framing alongside the painting or for the recipient to keep with the documentation
  • Gift certificate in English and Vietnamese
  • Direct shipping to the recipient's address anywhere in the world, with full insurance
  • Discretion: we can ship without any branding or reference to the purchase price

Bulk Orders and Bespoke Commissions

For organisations gifting to multiple recipients, we can fulfil orders of several paintings simultaneously – sourcing works across our artist roster that share a coherent aesthetic, or working with a single artist to produce a series of related pieces. Each work will be individual; none will be identical.

For a truly bespoke corporate gift, we can commission a specific painting from any of our artists. The work can incorporate subject matter, colour palette or compositional elements that are meaningful to the recipient or the relationship. Commission lead time is typically 4 to 8 weeks.

Get in Touch

We work regularly with companies, embassies, law firms, financial institutions and other organisations who understand the value of giving something genuinely exceptional. Tell us about the recipient, the occasion and your budget, and we will put together a recommendation.

Email: hanoiart36@gmail.com | WhatsApp/Zalo: +84 984 589 999 | hanoi-artgallery.com