Art

Trần Vương Thạch, director of the HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra (HBSO), was granted the title Knight of Arts and Letters (Chevaliers des Lettres et des Arts from the French government for his efforts to promoting arts exchange between Việt Nam and France. … [Read more...] about Performing arts need investment: director

In contrast with Nguyên, her husband Tùng has considered time as a medium for his series of paintings The Time of Passing Shadows (1 2 3 4...).  In this series, using pencil and digital prints on Mylar film, light, darkness and dust, he sets out a layered narrative of time that is coherent yet tacitly perplexing, with images and information interleaved with fact and fiction. … [Read more...] about Art exhibition offers new perspectives on time and history

I never actually considered producing such a series. But whenever I’m on business in the countryside and need to take a break, I do so at pagodas, as I feel they give me a new source of energy. Their peace and tranquillity not only relax me after hours of driving but also offer me the chance to access my inner soul and feel happier. … [Read more...] about At the heart of the art

The State leader highlighted VTV’s excellent performance over the past 50 years. She hoped the national broadcaster will continue to promote and exploit its strengths and advantages to win the trust of the audience; study and follow President Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality and lifestyle. … [Read more...] about National television broadcaster celebrates its 50th anniversary

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A special exhibition has just wrapped up at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum that delved into the creative process of designing the National Emblem. In 1951, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam identified the need to assert national sovereignty and to assist the development of international relations with the National Assembly. Soon after, the ministry launched an emblem design contest for the then Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Many entries were received but no finalists were selected. Later, painter Bui Trang Chuoc was recommended and selected to be the final designer. Having graduated from L'Ecole des Beaux Arts de L'Indochine (Indochina Fine Arts School), Chuoc had taught graphic design in Da Lat before the August 1945 Revolution. He was a master graphic designer, experienced in creating important designs for bank notes, postage stamps and merit medals. Some of … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s National Emblem: navigating path to represent soul of nation