Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Plastics and solid waste will be turned into artworks with the aim of protecting the environment, as part of the project World without Waste, launched by UNESCO on Wednesday in Hà Nội. The event is a special occasion to link up all active UN agencies, government bodies and relevant development partners, private sector members, local NGOs and young Vietnamese activists and students through collective action. During the event, representatives from UNESCO and the British Council shared their new initiatives in recycling and waste management in collaboration with Coca Cola, particularly in tackling plastics pollution from a cultural, educational, creative and artistic point of view. The partnership, in conjunction with a variety of interventions in scientific research and policy development by the UN in Việt Nam, focuses on raising community awareness and encouraging creative ideas in reducing plastics … [Read more...] about UNESCO announces project using arts to raise recycling awareness
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Hanoi launches first-ever international art photo contest
The Hanoitimes - The first international art photo contest aims to look for excellent works depicting the beauty of the people, landscape, history and culture in Hanoi. The Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports on October 18 launched an international art photo contest themed “Proud of Hanoi”. Hanoi to host first-ever art photo international contest. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists Vu Quang Khanh said that the first international art photo contest aims to look for excellent works depicting the beauty of the people, landscape, history and culture in Hanoi. According to the organizing board, all photo entries should focus on the new look of Hanoi after more than 30 years of renovation. Vietnamese citizens and foreigners are eligible to participate in the competition by submitting single photos or photo collections featuring Hanoi’s beauty and life. Entries should be sent to … [Read more...] about Hanoi launches first-ever international art photo contest
Exhibition gathers former art students of Vietnam University of Fine Arts
Former students of the Faculty of Arts Teaching, Vietnam University of Fine Arts, gather at an exhibition that showcases their works. — Photo coutersy of Thanh LêViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Artists from the Faculty of Arts Teaching at the Vietnam University of Fine Arts have organised an exhibition that is being held at Exhibition House on 29 Hàng Bài Street. 20 Năm Sư Phạm Mỹ Thuật Yết Kiêu (20 Years of Yết Kiêu Arts Teaching) celebrates the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the faculty and features 60 works by over 50 former students, many of which have won prizes at domestic and international events. According to Chu Anh Phương, the dean of the faculty, the event was a rendevouz for the artists and art enthusiasts to share their passion and feelings, and also an opportunity for the former students of the faculty to recollect their memories of studying and creating art … [Read more...] about Exhibition gathers former art students of Vietnam University of Fine Arts
Fine art exhibition marks Vietnam-France relations
A fine art exhibition is taking place in the Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France. Opened on October 15, the exhibition introduces 42 lacquer paintings and ceramic sculptures of five French and 14 Vietnamese artists. The event serves to connect French and Vietnamese artists in sharing their ideas, and experience. It is also an activity to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the two countries’ strategic partnership. The exhibition opens free for visitors till October 25./. … [Read more...] about Fine art exhibition marks Vietnam-France relations
Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMC
Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily Visitors are seen at the exhibition - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The HCMC Union of Friendship Organizations (HUFO) and the Vietnam-France Friendship Association are jointly organizing an art exhibition entitled “Rencontre 2018” at the HCMC Fine Arts Association headquarters. The exhibition is part of activities to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and five-year Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and France, according to the Vietnam News Agency. “Rencontre 2018” features 42 art works, including paintings in oil, acrylic and lacquer, and sculptures in ceramic created by five French and 14 Vietnamese painters and artists. Addressing the opening ceremony on October 15, Huynh Van Muoi, chairman of the HCMC Fine Arts Association, said this is the fourth joint Vietnam-France art exhibition held in the city, offering Vietnamese and French artists a … [Read more...] about Art exhibition on Vietnam-France friendship opens in HCMC