Paintings by 10 Vietnamese Contemporary Artists Exhibited in UK

An exhibition displaying artworks from leading contemporary Vietnamese artists opened on May 29 at D-Contemporary gallery in Mayfair, one of London's premier shopping and entertainment centres, VOV reported.

The exhibition titled “Colours of Vietnam” is part of Vietnam Days in the UK to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK, introducing works by contemporary Vietnamese painters included Thanh Chuong, Hoang Duc Dung, Nguyen Minh Son, Phuong Binh, Nguyen Minh Phuong, Duong Sen, Luong Khanh Toan, Dang Phuong Viet, Dinh Cong Dat and Thanh Nguyen. Photo: Dung Hoang Duc

The exhibition titled “Colours of Vietnam” is part of Vietnam Days in the UK to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and the UK, introducing works by contemporary Vietnamese painters included Thanh Chuong, Hoang Duc Dung, Nguyen Minh Son, Phuong Binh, Nguyen Minh Phuong, Duong Sen, Luong Khanh Toan, Dang Phuong Viet, Dinh Cong Dat and Thanh Nguyen.

Painter Nguyen Minh Son said through the event Vietnamese artists have the chance to introduce local landscapes, culture, and daily life to art lovers in the UK. He expressed hope the display would serve as a bridge to strengthen cultural connectivity between the two sides.

Painter Nguyen Minh Son said through the event Vietnamese artists have the chance to introduce local landscapes, culture, and daily life to art lovers in the UK. He expressed hope the display would serve as a bridge to strengthen cultural connectivity between the two sides. Photo: Dung Hoang Duc

Sharing this perspective, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long emphasised that cultural exchanges are considered to be an ideal way to enhance people-to-people diplomacy between the two countries.

According to the diplomat, the exhibition will help introduce a young, dynamic, modern, and developed Vietnam to British friends.

With creative works on lacquer, oil paint, watercolor, silk, among others, the artists have portrayed the beauty of daily life, Vietnam's natural landscape, love of people and life.

With creative works on lacquer, oil paint, watercolor, silk, among others, the artists have portrayed the beauty of daily life, Vietnam's natural landscape, love of people and life. Photo: James Dang

The Vietnamese Embassy in the UK will organise a series of events on politics, economics, trade, education, tourism, and culture across the UK to mark the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomacy this year, he revealed.

Hoa Nguyen, Director of Hanoi Art House Gallery, shared that through participating in the organisation of the exhibition, Hanoi Art House wishes to play the role of a bridge to introduce Vietnamese art with many talented artists to the UK, an art center of the world.

Artists depict the beauty of daily life and natural landscapes of Vietnam as well as compassionate and love for life through their works of lacquer, oil paint and silk. Photo: VNA

Visiting the exhibition, Marianie Morazzani told VNA that the exhibition left a good impression on Vietnamese art, which was very new to her. She shared that she had never been to Vietnam, but the paintings depicting the beauty of nature in colorful colors made her feel like she was traveling to this country and helped her feel the souls of the artists.

“Colours of Vietnam” is the second exhibition put on by Vietnamese artists at D-Contemporary after the solo exhibition “Big World, Little Eyes” in English, was held by local young painter Xeo Chu held in London last year.

The exhibition is scheduled to run through to April 7.

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