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The book titled “Modern Art in Indochina” has been published in French, Vietnamese, and English by the publisher In Fine editions d’art. This 432-page book is the result of Reynier’s ten years of research and expertise on the origins of Vietnamese modern art, and it will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the school this year. Reynier emphasized the importance of publishing the book in three languages. This trilingual book will allow a wider audience to access the content and unveil a section of international art history that has been shrouded in secrecy for over 70 years. It sheds light on how the art market enriches art history and contributes to the advancement of this forgotten school. The Indochina School of Fine Arts, also known as L’Ecole Superieure des Beaux-Arts d’Indochine, was established in 1924 by the first French principal, Victor Tardieu, and his Vietnamese colleague, artist Nguyen Nam Son. The school opened its doors to students in 1925, offering a curriculum that e...