On October 12, representatives from the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue announced that they had brought a collection of paintings and sculptures to Ho Chi Minh City for an exhibition, in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City branch, to present to the public.
A section of the exhibition displays various artworks. (Photo: Ho Chi Minh Museum)
The exhibition, titled "Ho Chi Minh - The Eternal Name," features nearly 40 artifacts, including unique works of art from the collections of both museums. Specifically, the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue contributed 20 paintings and sculptures, along with two historical artifacts related to special events. These works were created by 21 visual artists, including two foreign artists and 19 domestic artists, many of whom are based in Thua Thien Hue. Several of the artists, such as painter and Dr. Phan Thanh Binh, painter Nguyen Thi Hai Hoa, painter Vo Quang Phat, painter Nguyen Van Nguyen, and painter Le Phan Quoc, are renowned for their numerous works depicting President Ho Chi Minh throughout their careers.
Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City branch is showcasing 17 highly unique artifacts, varying in materials and forms, including oil painting, reverse glass painting, gemstones, resin, sand, hair, rice, stainless steel, clay and marble.
According to the leadership of the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue, to build this collection, the two museums not only encouraged donations and acquisitions but also actively organized activities to inspire artists and craftsmen to create works about President Ho Chi Minh. The Ho Chi Minh Museum in Thua Thien Hue partnered with the Thua Thien Hue Fine Arts Association, the University of Arts, and Hue University to host competitions and fine arts camps, gathering the talent and creativity of visual artists to produce outstanding works of art about President Ho Chi Minh. Additionally, the Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City branch collaborated with artisans to create unique works portraying him.
Participating artists depicted not only portraits of President Ho Chi Minh and his association with historical events, but also recreated images of monuments, memorial sites and landmarks related to him. Each work in the exhibition showcases the artists' exploration of materials, meticulous techniques, and sophisticated brushwork, as well as its artistic expressiveness./.
Compiled by BTA