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Hanoi: The largest international watercolor painting exhibition in Vietnam

The exhibition consists of 465 paintings by artists from 60 countries and territories.

On the afternoon of March 16, the international watercolor exhibition “Cultural colors” by Vietnaminacquarello (Branch of the world’s largest watercolor organization based in Italy), Center for Cultural Activities of Van Mieu Science – Quoc Tu Giam and the organizers, opened at the relics of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi).

The exhibition consists of 465 paintings by artists from 60 countries and territories, displayed in 2 locations, of which more than 200 paintings are displayed at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam relic from 16-26 /3; The rest displayed at each other Studio – 364 Doi Can, Ba Dinh (Hanoi) from 16 – 24/3. This is considered the largest watercolor painting in Vietnam ever.

The exhibition has brought art lovers with special watercolor collections of countries. The unique cultural features are clearly shown through the familiar themes of nature, the country, people … and through the soft but definitive, sophisticated and flexible strokes of the artists with watercolor material. . The exhibition creates opportunities for domestic painters to exchange and exchange techniques with artists in the region as well as in the world, meet artists, collectors, students and individuals and organizations. interested in watercolor art.

At this event, Vietnaminacquarello welcomed more than 60 artists from 22 countries such as Poland, Japan, Korea, Australia, England, Canada, France, Brazil, Guamala … to Vietnam, participate in drawing activities Demo, outdoor drawing and cultural and artistic exchange ….

At the opening ceremony, Dr. Le Xuan Kieu, Director of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural Activities Center said: This is a meaningful cultural and artistic activity for Van Mieu – Quoc Tu relics The director, contributing to step by step making the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam becomes the creative space of Hanoi. The exhibition is also an opportunity for domestic painters to interact with international artists, contributing to increasing vitality for Vietnamese art activities.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Polish Republic in Vietnam – Professor Aleksander Surdej said: “We appreciate and value the role of art because it is a universal language, surpassing all boundaries, unite everyone. We also realize the deep impact of art in promoting understanding and dialogue between cultures. The theme of the exhibition has a deep meaning when it shows the nature of diversity and cultural unity. Through vivid water color, artists around the world have introduced the richness of traditional cultures as well as different views. Each artwork tells the unique story, reflecting the beauty of the world connecting us. The exhibition is a testament to the power of art in promoting knowledge dialogue as well as appreciating different countries. ”

Within the framework of the exhibition, 18 international artists will perform drawing at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam relic. This is a typical activity of international watercolor exhibitions. Through the performance, the art lovers can directly monitor the process of forming a fast watercolor painting, as well as see some of the influence of cultures on the selection of themes and Drawing style of artists.

In addition, the Hanoi – Ninh Binh drawing tour takes place from 18-20/3 is also a major activity in the event schedule. Vietnamese relics and people will be saved on the paintings of participating artists and partly will contribute to promoting the image, culture and tourism in Vietnam to international friends./.

Dinh Thuan