Senior Lieutenant General Truong Thien To, Deputy Chief of the General Department of Political Affairs (GDP), attended the event.
The event is a practical activity to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2026) and the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 - 2026).
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Senior Lieutenant General Truong Thien To (center) and delegates cut the ribbon to kick off the exhibition. |
The exhibition introduces 55 works (51 lacquer paintings and four engraved paintings) of distinct historical and artistic value. These pieces were selected from the archives of the Vietnam Military History Museum and the creations of generations of artists, lecturers, and students from the two fine arts universities.
Speaking at the event, Senior Colonel Le Vu Huy, Director of the Vietnam Military History Museum, noted that the exhibition aims to honor the artistic value of Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art and to show the appreciation of the contribution of generations of military and civilian artists who have created precious masterpieces. Furthermore, the event encourages authors to continuously nurture their passion for composing works about the armed forces and revolutionary wars.
The exhibition is divided into three parts.
Part 1, themed “Imprints of the homeland,” features 12 typical artworks showcasing the country’s beauty and the depth of its culture. By combining traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques with materials like gold, silver, pearl shells, and eggshells, the artists portray a panoramic picture that is both historically rich and reflective of rustic everyday life.
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Senior Colonel Le Vu Huy, Director of the Vietnam Military History Museum, speaks at the opening ceremony. |
Part 2, titled “The soldiers,” showcases 21 works by renowned artists and those from the Indochina Fine Arts era who laid the foundation for Vietnamese lacquer art. These paintings vividly depict the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers and the close-knit military-civilian ties during the two national resistance wars.
Part 3, themed “Colors of peace,” comprises 20 works illustrating post-war life, the cause of national construction, and the enthusiastic working atmosphere.
Overall, the exhibition vividly recreates the beauty of the Vietnamese land, its people, and the resilient history of struggle, national construction and defense. It enriches the key military fine arts activities in the 2026-2030 period and affirms the enduring vitality of contemporary lacquer painting.
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Delegates and artists from the University of Industrial Fine Arts at the exhibition |
As part of the event, visitors have the opportunity to directly experience the grinding and incubating techniques and hand-made military-themed lacquer products. This art space bridges tradition with modernity, enhancing engagement and spreading the love for lacquer art among the youth.
The exhibition runs until May 22.
Translated by Song Anh