A number of paintings and ceramics celebrating the upcoming Year of the Dog are scheduled to be exhibited between February 2 and 12 in Hanoi. The Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Tet in Vietnamese, is the most culturally significant occasion in Vietnam, with the entire country relaxing and enjoying happy moments with friends and family. The works of art will be housed at Hang Da Galleria, next to Ngo Tram Street in Cua Dong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, in a joint effort by the artist collective Gallery 39 (G39) and Hang Da Commercial Center. The exhibition is entitled ‘Tuat Dome 2018,’ with ‘Tuat’ meaning ‘Dog,’ the symbol of the upcoming New Year in the Vietnamese zodiac, and ‘Dome,’ the Russian word for ‘House.’ This title was selected because of the close relationship Gallery 39 has with the nation of Russia. The Gallery 39 artists wish to create a space that conveys the joy and excitement of Tet, with an atmosphere full of warmth and friendliness shown in artworks related to the canine companion. The pieces exhibited include paintings in a variety of mediums: pastel, oil, acrylic paint and shredded paper. In addition, the exhibition also features porcelain statutes and dishes from Bat Trang, the village famed nationwide for its traditional ceramics, situated on Hanoi’s outskirts. At the opening of the exhibition, visitors can mingle with the artists and enjoy beautiful melodies by the Gallery 39 musical band. The event will also sell items by children, such as li… [Read full story]
The Hanoitimes - On the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of Hanoi’s Liberation day (October 10, 1954 – October 10, 2017), the Economic & Urban Newspaper in collaboration with Hanoi Elderly Photographers Club hosted an photo exhibition titled “Hanoi in me - 2017” with theme of “the capita’s rhythm of life” at the Temple of Literature. The event is set to take place on October 9 – 13, which will showcase to art lovers 80 pictures of representing the beauty of Hanoi’s streets and activities in socio-economic, urban and the living style of Hanoians. The exhibition is divided into 4…... [read more]
(Cinet)- The art exhibition “Hanoi-the city of thousand years of age” introducing 1000 pictures symbolizing Hanoi of thousand years of age will be officially opened on October 1, 2010. The exhibition is cooperated to hold by the art photography association of Hanoi and the art and literature association. This is one of the official activities at the great festival commemorating 1000 years of Thang Long Hanoi. Accordingly, 1000 pictures on display at the exhibition will concentrate on reflect showing the contents: reflecting the growth of Hanoi in the fields of politics, economics, science and social culture and security and…... [read more]
(Cinet) – In support of the Federation of International Art Photography (FIAP), in the afternoon, May 23rd, 2011, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists launched the 6th International Art Photography Contest and Exhibition 2011 in Vietnam (VN-2011). The 6th International Art Photography Contest and Exhibition in Vietnam 2011 is intended for all worldwide photographers. The 6th Contest has a lot of new features. First, subjects are absolutely free and the authors can take color or monochromatic photos. Besides, the Association also uses a separate prize system and participational works for foreign authors living, working and traveling taking photos…... [read more]
VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of 132 works on truc chi, an artistic handmade paper, is on show at a visual art exhibition in Hue.Artist Phan Hai Bang, who chairs the Viet Nam Truc Chi Art Foundation, said the exhibition featured works by nine painters from the foundation and another 16 artists and students who created work at a camp held by the foundation this month.Bang said the exhibition was to introduce the new artistic paper and also a new artform to broader audiences. Four posters depicting Vietnamese old drama figures that won an American Graphic Design Award erlier this…... [read more]
(Cinet)- On April 21st, the Vietnam National Department of Tourism (the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) and the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism had a working session on coordinating to implement the national action program for tourism and the 1000-year Great Celebration program of Thang Long – Hanoi and the National Tourism Year in Hanoi. At the meeting, the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has reported the activities actively implemented, but there are also a number of the tasks developed slower than the schedule as propaganda, promotion; building tourism publications information and travel stalls,…... [read more]
