Hanoi fine arts exhibition celebrates National Reunification Day

The artworks vividly depict the theme of war through the perspectives of generations of military and civilian artists.

Artist Thien Hai presents a unique painting made from pure gold, an exceptional and highly specialised technique. (Photo: https://chinhsachcuocsong.vnanet.vn/
Artist Thien Hai presents a unique painting made from pure gold, an exceptional and highly specialised technique. (Photo: https://chinhsachcuocsong.vnanet.vn/

Hanoi (VNA) - Nearly 100 paintings and sculptures by artists and sculptors across the country are on display at a fine arts exhibition opened in Hanoi on April 25 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

Addressing the opening ceremony, art critic Mai Thi Ngoc Oanh, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association (VFAA), said that most of the artworks on display are recent creations using a variety of materials and covering diverse themes, including wars, peacetime soldiers, people's daily life, and the beauty of the nation.

The artworks, created in response to a campaign for artistic contributions to mark national anniversaries launched by the VFAA, vividly depict the theme of war through the perspectives of generations of military and civilian artists.

Particularly, young artists bring a fresh and simple yet creative outlook on the revolutionary wars, reflecting their patriotism and deep engagement with the country’s historic milestones, Oanh said.

Notably, artist Thien Hai presented a unique painting made from pure gold, an exceptional and highly specialised technique. Oanh said that using gold as a medium is very special, allowing the artist to create distinctive works.

The painting, titled “Peace”, is a tribute to the heroes who laid down their lives for the nation's independence, Hai said.

The exhibition is taking place at the fine arts exhibition centre at No. 16 Ngo Quyen street in Hanoi./.

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