Exhibition popularising Vietnamese art opens in UK

The “Sac mau que huong” (Colours of Homeland) exhibition was opened in Mayfair art district in the heart of London on March 29.
Exhibition popularising Vietnamese art opens in UK ảnh 1Exhibition goers at the exhibition (Photo: VNA)

London (VNA) – The “Sac mau que huong”(Colours of Homeland) exhibition was opened in Mayfair art district in the heart of London onMarch 29.

Jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassyin UK and D-Contemporary and Hanoi Art House, the exhibition features art works by such Vietnamese famous artists as Thanh Chuong, Huong Duc Dung, Nguyen Minh Son, and Phuong Binh.

Artists depict the beautyof daily life and natural landscapes of Vietnam as well as compassionate and lovefor life through their works of lacquer, oil paint and silk.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Nguyen Hoang Long said thatthe exhibition depicts an image of a young, dynamic and modernVietnam to UK friends.

He noted that the embassy will organise a series of events in various fieldsthis year to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam - UK diplomatic relations, and expressed his hope that the two countries will achieve more fruitfuloutcomes in the strategic partnership in all spheres in theVietnam-UK Friendship Year 2023.

The event runs until April 7./.

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