Opening of the Exhibition of Propaganda Paintings to Celebrate August Revolution and National Day September 2nd

On the afternoon of August 22, in Hanoi , the Vietnam Fine Arts Association held the opening ceremony of the Propaganda Painting Exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2, attracting the attention of experts, many generations of artists and a large public of art lovers.

The exhibition introduces 80 works by 31 artists from many provinces and cities such as: Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Phong , Quang Ninh, Phu Tho, Ninh Binh, Nghe An, Quang Tri...

According to the Organizing Committee, the number 80 not only symbolizes 80 years of national independence but also affirms the abundant creativity and sense of responsibility of today's artists.

The highlight of the exhibition is the presence of three generations of artists. The veteran generation includes names such as: Tran Duy Truc, Do Nhu Diem, Luong Xuan Hiep, Ha Huy Chuong… who are still diligently creating despite their age approaching 80. They are living witnesses who have accompanied the nation through war and peacetime, leaving a deep mark on the propaganda painting genre.

The next generation of artists such as Trinh Ba Quat, Pham Binh Dinh, Tran Duc Loi, Nguyen Cong Quang, Le The Am, Hoang Trung Dung... have approached innovation, are dynamic and sensitive, combining traditional hand-drawing techniques with the support of technology, creating modern works that are rich in generality and touch people's hearts.

Third generation artists such as Do Trung Kien, Ha Thi Huong Thanh, Do Manh Hung, Nguyen Anh Minh, Pham Hong Thanh, Nguyen Thi Hue , Le Thuan Long, Pham Hoa, Do Duc Nam, Tran Thi Thanh Hoa, Dang Dinh Dung... were well-trained, exposed to new expressive languages, and proficiently used modern software and design tools.

With youth, ambition, enthusiasm, passion for propaganda posters and the support of technology, they have the conditions to create works quickly, effectively and with quality.

In particular, the Organizing Committee also invited 4 young artists who are not yet members of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association but have won many high awards at competitions of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to participate in the exhibition.

According to artist Luong Xuan Doan, Chairman of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, over the past 80 years, from the first propaganda paintings, Vietnamese fine arts have accompanied the country through many historical upheavals.

Propaganda posters are an emotional voice, reflecting the breath of the times, of the Vietnamese people in all circumstances.

This achievement is thanks to the persistent and enthusiastic dedication of many generations of artists, who always maintain their faith and constantly create so that propaganda art can blend and closely connect with social life.

After nearly 20 years, the Vietnam Fine Arts Association has organized a specialized exhibition on political propaganda paintings with a large scale and high professional quality. The event not only contributes to honoring the value of the propaganda painting genre in the artistic life but also affirms the special role of fine arts in propagating and educating revolutionary traditions, encouraging the whole nation to unite, be self-reliant, and confidently enter the new era.

Painter Trinh Ba Quat, Head of the Graphics Association, Vietnam Fine Arts Association, said that the works displayed at this exhibition all closely follow the theme, accurately reflect the Party and State's innovative policies and viewpoints, and depict the spirit of the entire people in the cause of building and defending the Fatherland.

Each painting is a strong message, expressing love for the homeland, national pride, and the country's aspirations to rise in the new era.

In the development process of Vietnamese fine arts, propaganda paintings always hold a special position.

Not only an effective means of propaganda, this genre of painting is also an art form rich in national identity, deeply influencing the spiritual life of the people through important historical periods: from the two resistance wars against French colonialism and American imperialism to the cause of national construction and defense and the renovation period. The exhibition is open until August 31 at the Exhibition House 16 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi./.

(Vietnam+)

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