Exhibition shows Uruguay's contemporary art in Hanoi

Sculptures and paintings by Uruguayan artists have been displayed in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Exhibition shows Uruguay's contemporary art in Hanoi ảnh 1One of the 40 scuptures by artist Uruguay Russi (Photo: VNA)

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Sculptures and paintings byUruguayan artists have been displayed in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

The Embassy of Uruguay hosted the Contemporary ArtExhibition of Uruguay to enhance cultural exchange between thetwo countries, and is one of many cultural events to come, said AmbassadorRosario Portell Casanova.

The ambassador said she felt proud to introduce Uruguayanart to Vietnamese people.

“A great number of artistic manifestations had a place togerminate in Uruguay, and through history many generations have foundinternational recognition which fortunately continues to enrich our society,”she said.

“We have a rich tradition in common that is manifested intheir work with nature, with soil and with clay. Today we bring to Vietnameselands the experience of hands of Uruguay, through ceramic sculpture by artistUruguay Russi,” the diplomat said.

This is Russi's first visit to Vietnam topresent his art in a space of Vietnamese silk and handicraft at TanmyDesign House.

Russi was born in 1950 and started working in ceramicand sculpture at the age of 18.

He completed his studies in the field of medicine, but neverstopped working with clay.

His works are in private collections in Argentina, Brazil,Canada, France, the US and Israel and his murals can be found in Montevideo,Punta del Este and other resorts of the Uruguayan coast.

In this exhibition, Russi displays 40 sculptures with thetheme of family, maternity, people and healthcare.

The exhibition also introduces 10 paintings by outstandingartists of Uruguay such as Zoma Baitler, Maria Freire, Hugo Nantes and ManoloLima.

The ambassador also introduced the publication of thebook From Uruguay to Hanoi: An Art Journey which presents partof the cultural diversity that has always been a fundamental pillar in theconstruction of the country's values.

The exhibition will run until June 8 at Tanmy Design House,61 Hang Gai street, Hanoi.-VNS/VNA
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