An exhibition on Hang Trong folk paintings will take place at the Ca Chep Bookstore at 115 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district from January 10 to 25.With the theme “The New Classics”, the exhibition is a part of a project by S River, a group of young people passionate about Hang Trong folk paintings and keen to preserve traditional values.It aims to bring young people closer to the art of Hang Trong folk paintings and show visitors to the exhibition how the folk art can be applied in modern life.The exhibition includes three parts: a space for iconic Hang Trong folk paintings on three topics: worshipping for the Lunar New Year (Tet), patterns and creative designs that may be applied in contemporary design, and products with ancient Hang Trong patterns and colors. There will also be a talkshow by artist and art researcher Phan Ngoc Khue and designer Trinh Thu Trang on January 13.Hang Trong folk painting is a unique style representing the aesthetic, … [Read more...] about Hang Trong folk paintings exhibited in Hanoi
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Dior Paris fashion exhibition breaks 112-year record
PARIS — More than 700,000 people flocked to a record-breaking Paris exhibition dedicated to the Christian Dior French fashion house, its organisers said Monday. The six-month-long show which ended on Sunday was the most popular ever held at the city’s Museum of Decorative Arts, with visitors queuing for an average of four hours to see some of the luxury brand’s most iconic designs. "Christian Dior, couturier du reve" (roughly translated as "Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams") was organised to mark the label’s 70th anniversary, and told the story of the brand through some 300 of its haute couture dresses worn by stars from Marlene Dietrich to Rihanna. The museum’s director David Cameo said that the turn-out was "an absolute record", the highest for a single show in its 112-year history. It also attracted a string of Hollywood stars and top models -- who were spared the queues — including Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson and Bella Hadid, some … [Read more...] about Dior Paris fashion exhibition breaks 112-year record
“From the light” photo exhibition opened
At the exhibition. Photo: dantri.com.vn Dr. Trinh Thang studied andgraduated in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, US and worked as an expert for international organizations for many years. Withpassion for art, he used to compose music, write stories, poetry, and drawpictures. According to him, painting is his joy of life. This is the fourthexhibition of artist Trinh Thang. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about “From the light” photo exhibition opened
Exhibition features traditional Lunar New Year paintings of VN, China
The exhibition is jointly organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) and China’s Ministry of Culture.The opening ceremony was attended by MoCST Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien, who is on an official visit to the country, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Dang Minh Khoi, Chinese cultural officials, among others.Addressing the event ceremony, Director of the MoCST’s International Cooperation Department Nguyen Trung Khanh said the event is expected to raise the awareness among Vietnamese and Chinese people of the significance of the biggest traditional festival of the two nations.Through the event, visitors will see the similarities in cultural and historical values of Vietnam and China, which have helped consolidate the growing friendship between the two nations, Khanh said.The exhibition runs until January 15. … [Read more...] about Exhibition features traditional Lunar New Year paintings of VN, China
Hang Trong folk painting exhibition in Hanoi
A painting to be displayed at the exhibition (Source: laodongthudo.vn)Apart from outstanding Hang Trong folk paintings on three topics, including New Year, worshipping and state of affairs, the exhibition will introduce specific products such as ancient decorations of the painting style, creative decorations applied in modern design and several products using patterns and colours of the style. Hang Trong folk painting is one of unique painting styles with quintessence of aesthetic, spiritual and religious values of people of the ancient Hanoi. However, this painting style is in danger of being lost. It is kept in museums or by art collectors. The event will contribute to introducing specific values of the painting style and suggest practical potentials of the style in modern life. In the framework of the exhibition, artist and art researcher Phan Ngoc Khue and designer Trinh Thu Trang will talk with audiences on January 13th./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Hang Trong folk painting exhibition in Hanoi