VOV.VN - More than 120 artworks by 50 artists, ranging from third-grade pupils to painters in their 60s, offer diverse perspectives on Hanoi’s Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy and Vietnam’s cultural heritage at an exhibition that connects generations through a shared love of national culture.
The “Millennium Heritage” exhibition was opened at Thai Hoc House, part of the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy Special National Monument in Hanoi on August 8.
A distinctive feature of the exhibition is the gathering of artists from different generations. Elementary and middle school students holding paintbrushes for the first time stand alongside artists who have spent decades pursuing their craft, united by a desire to tell stories about Vietnam’s heritage through the language of visual art.
More than 120 works created in a wide range of media, including lacquer, silk, do (poonah) paper, woodcut, watercolour, gouache and Acrylic, portray the beauty of the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy and Hanoi, while exploring Vietnam’s cultural and architectural values and everyday life from contemporary perspectives.
According to painter Dinh Quang Huy, founder of the Tôi vẽ (I Paint) Club, the exhibition is not simply about presenting artworks, but also about spreading a love of heritage among people of all ages.
He said bringing together artists ranging from elementary school students to painters in their 50s and 60s is intended to create a bridge between generations while nurturing an appreciation of Vietnamese history and culture from an early age. Each medium, from watercolour and lacquer to Acrylic on traditional do paper, offers a different way of telling stories about heritage.
The exhibition space is arranged according to different artistic media. One of the highlights is Vinh Quy Bái Tổ (Returning Home in Glory to Pay Homage to One’s Ancestors), a monumental 2.5-meter-by-7-meter work made entirely by hand. The display also features a system of five-element fabric panels recreating patterns, architecture and aspects of traditional Vietnamese heritage.
Among the participating artists is Nguyen Lan Nhi, a student at Ha Dong Secondary School in Hanoi, who chose to paint coffee shops bearing the distinctive character of the capital.
According to an Nhi, Hanoi’s café culture is one of the city’s defining features, and she hoped her paintings would help more people discover and appreciate it.
Meanwhile, Lai Thi Thu Giang presents Nguyên Khí Ngàn Năm (The Vital Spirit of a Millennium), inspired by the Doctors’ Stelae at the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy. She said the site has been closely connected with her family for many years and has always represented Vietnam’s tradition of learning and its aspirations for national development.
Visitors have also been impressed by the artists’ diverse interpretations of Hanoi. Bui Thi Xuan Tra, a Hanoi resident, said each painting seemed to take viewers through familiar spaces of the capital, revealing them through new colours, moods and emotions.
Alongside the exhibition, organisers are holding a series of art workshops, including Dấu Di Sản (Heritage Imprints) on woodcut printing, Màu Di Sản (Heritage Colours) on watercolour and gouache, and Lấp Lánh Di Sản (Shimmering Heritage) on lacquer, as well as a range of hands-on activities for the public.
Notably, a gathering of more than 100 Vietnamese lacquer painters will take place on August 29, providing a forum for artists to exchange views on traditional materials and contemporary artistic trends.
With more than 120 artworks and the participation of artists from multiple generations, the “Millennium Heritage” exhibition not only showcases the beauty of the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy and Hanoi through art, but also helps bring Vietnam’s heritage closer to the public, particularly younger generations.
The exhibition, jointly organised by the Tôi Vẽ Club and the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Centre for Scientific and Cultural Activities, is open to visitors through September 25, at Thai Hoc House, within the Temple of Literature – Imperial Academy Special National Monument in Hanoi.
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