The Albert I. Goodman Collection of Vietnamese Art at the John David Mooney Foundation

International Currents Gallery

Housed on the second floor of the John David Mooney Foundation, the Albert I. Goodman Collection of Vietnamese Paintings and Drawings present both an overview of the collection as well as rotating special exhibits of individual artists and themes.

The bulk of the collection dates from the wartime years and the postwar period, with some drawings dated to the 1950’s, the resistance years. These works were originally acquired by Bruce Blowitz, an American living in Cambodia, and a good friend of Albert Goodman who had purchased several of these works directly from the artists in Hanoi. Albert Goodman, in turn, purchased several of these works directly from Bruce, and to his surprise, was gifted the entire treasured collection upon Bruce Blowitz’ death.

This may be the most significant collection of Vietnamese art in North America. These paintings reveal the reality of life in Vietnam at a time in which the artists had no access to international art movements, modern technology, or even standard art materials and supplies. The John David Mooney Foundation welcomes guests to visit the collection and contemplate a culture seen through the richness of its art.