The museum conserves nearly 20,000 pieces of artwork and objects of various materials and forms which hold historical and artistic value, including nine national treasures. It currently displays about 2,000 items, which are outstanding examples of Vietnam’s fine arts from the prehistoric period to the imperial period and onto the present day. Speaking with the museum staff, PM Phuc praised their preservation of the artworks, many of which hold great value, and urged the museum to make greater efforts in attracting more visitors and make Vietnamese fine arts known to the public, both at home and abroad. On the occasion, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc viewed an exhibition featuring oil paintings by well-known domestic and foreign artists organised by the Fine Arts Museum. … [Read more...] about Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits national arts museum
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HCM City Fine Arts Museum boasts new lighting system
Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum new lighting system has just been completed with support from French experts. This is the city’s fifth site using the lighting system under the lighting co-operation programme between HCM City and the French city of Lyon after Nha Rong Wharf, HCM City People’s Committee's headquarters, Municipal Theatre and HCM City Post Office. Ho Chi Minh Fine Arts Museum new lighting system has just been completed with support from French experts The decoration is expected to attract more visitors to the museum. At the launching ceremony, Le Thanh Liem, vice chairman of the municipal people’s committee, said that the work has once again proved the good relationship between the two cities. The co-operation programme is hoped to cover more works in the city. The energy-saving system has a total investment of VND4.5 billion (USD204,545) with VND3.5 billion funded by the French side. The work has been finished after one-month implementation with … [Read more...] about HCM City Fine Arts Museum boasts new lighting system
Hà Nội Museum showcases folk art exhibition
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI - An exhibition of folk paintings originating from different regions of the country opened last week in Hà Nội. During the opening ceremony, artisans Nguyễn Đăng Chế, Nguyễn Đăng Giáp and Lê Đình Nghiên printed and presented Đông Hồ and Hàng Trống folk paintings for visitors. The event, a collaboration between the Hà Nội Museum and the Hà Nội Ceramics Museum, provides art lovers, history buffs and culture enthusiasts a look at paintings and sculptures that were created when few people had access to institutional learning and were generally self-taught. The exhibition introduces the quintessence of 12 folk painting genres with various works brought by collector Nguyễn Thị Thu Hòa, director of the Hà Nội Ceramics Museum. Many ancient Buddhist objects of worship, maps, posters and printing tools are on display, illustrating the process of making folk paintings. Besides showcasing some famous works such as Đông Hồ and Hàng Trống, the exhibition also shows Đồ Thế … [Read more...] about Hà Nội Museum showcases folk art exhibition
Folk art becomes top fashion
By Minh Thu Contemplating paintings on a wall goes back to neolithic times, but wearing art on items of clothing is a new experience for wearer and watcher in Việt Nam. Today, many young artists share a passion for folk paintings transferred by the printing craft from design to jackets, áo dài (traditional long dress) and even shoes. They are excited by the vitality of folk paintings, whose popularity has been waning in recent years so they are finding ways to revive the art and make it popular in contemporary life. Designer Đặng Ngọc Hân proudly introduced a collection of traditional long dress inspired by Hàng Trống paintings at an art event for APEC Week last November. The collection not only honoured the traditional art of Việt Nam, it also "wowed" international guests. “Among the many áo dài collections I have created, I selected Hàng Trống as my inspiration, thus presenting two slices of … [Read more...] about Folk art becomes top fashion
HTC to release Santa Fe 2014 special versions
Huyndai Thanh Cong Vietnam Auto JSC (HTC) has officially introduced the 2014 special versions for the 7-seater SUV Santa Fe. The petrol version will be at 1,44 billion VND whereas the oil version will be 1,431 billion. In addition to the features already available on Huyndai Santa Fe 2013, the 2014 special versions will be equipped with outstanding features such as the 4 wheel drive AWD (petrol version), Panorama window, HID headlights, curtain airbag, 19-inch rim, electronic brake, electric adjustment and heating for front seat row. … [Read more...] about HTC to release Santa Fe 2014 special versions