Contemporary art space at the National Assembly House Sunday, January 13, 2019 | 23:16:00 (VOVWORLD) - 22 artistic works by 15 contemporary artists are being displayed at the basement of the National Assembly building in Hanoi. The multi-material works are displayed along the 500-meter-long tunnel of the National Assembly House. The lacquer paintings, graphic works, installation works, sculptures, and brass engraved statues illustrate a new perspective of contemporary art on traditional culture, architecture, and art. Large-sized works turn the basement of the National Assembly House into an art museum. 15 artists and more than 100 technical assistants and skilled workers from craft villages in Hanoi, Thai Binh and Thua Thien – Hue province, worked hard for 3 months to complete the works. The temporary art space creates a harmonious connection with the archeological Museum of Thang Long Imperial Citadel and post-Thang Long period. It's like a journey taking visitors from ancient time to the contemporary period. Painter Nguyen The Son, Director of the Contemporary Art Space project said the biggest challenge is to create an artistic space in a national political and cultural building. The space will be the 1st stop in a tour of the National Assembly House. Tag VOV VOVworld National Assembly House paintings Thang Long excavation Related News Vietnam's top 10 cultural, sport, tourism events of 2018 announced Vietnam seeks new way for sustainable preservation of heritages Hanoi Imperial Citadel turned into Italian Square for annual fair Ban flower trees planted at National Assembly House Feedback Submit Others Son Doong Cave named among world’s 10 best: UK Time Out Peaceful Ta Van Chu Plateau adorned with white plum flowers Grilled pork patties – a popular Vietnamese dish Business Insider suggests best street food spots in Hanoi that Michelin Guide overlooked