The exhibition "Mysterious Vietnam" will open at 7pm on March 20 in Ho Chi Minh City, displaying oil paintings by young artist Nguyen Thanh Vu, commonly known by his pen name Vu.
He started out as an Architecture student and had a special affection for ancient Vietnamese architecture. His passion for architecture and painting inspired him to visit ancient relics all over the country, and then spread their beauty to everyone through his first exhibition - "Mysterious Vietnam".
Artwork "Mui Dien, Phu Yen"
History is a lesson from our ancestors, ancient architectures were also formed from the early days of the country's founding, reflecting the imprint of the times - from wars against foreign invaders, the journey of spreading religion to the integration of multiculturalism in religious architecture.
All are clearly shown in each story, each anecdote tinged with mysterious history. However, nowadays, not many people understand and fully understand those magical stories. This is the reason why the exhibition "Mysterious Vietnam" was born, with the aim of reviving ancient architectures across the country, so that the public can admire the ancient beauty and be more proud of the history of national architecture. People live to witness life, and architecture lives to witness us, being born, growing up and maturing over the years.
Some works by artist Nguyen Thanh Vu at the exhibition "Mysterious Vietnam":
Thay Pagoda, Hanoi
Ba Danh Pagoda, Ha Nam
Hanoi Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Citeaux My Ca Monastery, Khanh Hoa
Painting exhibition "Mysterious Vietnam"
Time: March 20 - March 28 (Opening: 7:00 p.m. March 22)
Address: No. 6 Le Van Mien, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, HCMC
