The exhibition will showcase a unique collection of watercolor paintings from various countries, expressing their distinct cultural features through familiar themes of nature, country, and people.
Artwork displayed at the exhibition. Photo: VietnamInAcquarello |
This exhibition is an initiative of VietnamInAcquarello, a branch of the International Watercolor Museum – the world’s largest community of watercolor artists based in Italy.
According to artist Nguyen Thu Huong (Thu Huong Coco), Head of VietnamInAcquarello, this is an opportunity for domestic artists to interact and exchange techniques with artists in the region as well as around the world, and meet collectors, students, individuals, and organizations interested in watercolor art.
The “Colors Of Culture” project presents 465 watercolor paintings, exhibited at two locations: Temple of Literature Relics and Nhau Studio, 364 Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi from March 16-26.
Artwork displayed at the exhibition. Photo: VietnamInAcquarello |
Le Xuan Kieu – Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities at the Temple of Literature said, “The watercolor painting exhibition ‘Colors Of Culture’ is a meaningful cultural and artistic activity in promoting spiritual and cultural values, contributing to gradually turning the Temple of Literature into a creative space.”
On this occasion, 16 international artists will practice drawing at the Temple of Literature on the morning of March 16.
Through the performance, art lovers can directly witness the process of creating a watercolor painting, and observe how different cultures influence the choice of themes and designs.
A Glimpse of Hanoi’s Old Quarter
Recently, the Management Board of Hanoi’s Old Quarter cooperated with the city of Toulouse to open an exhibition named “Ke cho – Pho co” (City Dwellers – Old Quarter) at Hanoi’s Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre to depict the formation and development of Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the past 1000 years.