The exhibition, which will run through September 25, is organized by medium. One outstanding work is the 2.5x7-meter “Returning home in triumph to honor one’s ancestors” displayed beside a five elements-inspired fabric installation designed by the Toi Ve (I draw) Art Club.
Painter Đinh Quang Huy, founder and chairman of the Toi Ve Art Club, said: "The exhibition features 120 works by 50 artists, who use a wide range of materials, including watercolor, lacquer, woodblock printing, and oil on traditional dó paper. Each work conveys a different message. The theme, 'Millennium Heritage,' aims to spread love for Vietnam's heritage, nature and people through the beauty of painting."
Many of Hanoi's cultural and architectural landmarks appear in the works, including Van Mieu–Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), Khue Van Cac (Constellation) Pavilion, the Hanoi Flag Tower, Long Bien bridge, the former Hanoi University and Cua Bac (the Northern Gate of the Imperial Citadel).
The exhibition also showcases heritage landscapes from the Dong Van Karst Plateau and Ha Long Bay to the Red River Delta, the former imperial capital of Hue, and the southern region.
Nguyen Lan Nhi, a student at Ha Dong Secondary School in Hanoi, said: "For this exhibition, I painted a Hanoi café. When you walk around Hanoi, you often come across cafés with a distinctive Hanoi character. Because I love Hanoi, I wanted to share that feeling with others through my painting."
The organizers are also holding a series of hands-on art workshops, including “Heritage Imprints,” “Heritage Colors” and “Heritage in Sparkle,” along with other interactive activities.
100 Vietnamese lacquer painters will conduct a forum on August 29 to discuss traditional lacquer materials and contemporary creative trends.
