The exhibition presents 80 outstanding fine art works created between 1947 and 1986, using various materials such as oil paint, lacquer, silk, paper, wood, and plaster. Through a rich visual language, the artworks vividly portray the portraits of the nation’s exemplary sons and daughters – from heroes recorded in history like Nguyen Van Troi, Nguyen Thi Dinh, and Ton That Tung, to silent figures such as female militia members, liberation soldiers, workers, and farmers. Some notable works include Nguyen Van Troi (Hoang Dao Khanh), Madam Nguyen Thi Dinh (Diep Minh Chau), Dr. Ton That Tung in Surgery at the Viet Duc Hospital Bunker (Van Duong Thanh), Emulation Soldier Pham Trong Thuy from Cam Pha Mine (Nguyen Sang), and Labor Hero Nguyen Thi Khuong – a Muong Woman (Than Trong Su).
In particular, the exhibition also gathers works by many renowned figures of modern Vietnamese fine arts such as Phan Ke An, Nguyen Sang, Bui Xuan Phai, Diep Minh Chau, Nguyen Sy Ngoc, and Huynh Van Gam, as well as painter-martyrs like Hoang Anh and Ha Xuan Phong. Not only did they leave an enduring mark on Vietnamese fine arts, but they also preserved the nation’s memory, portraying the simple yet proud beauty of the Vietnamese people.
Alongside depictions of prominent figures, the exhibition honors millions of silent heroes – naval soldiers, female guerrillas, soldiers’ mothers, the “long-haired army” of women, and the women of Ap Bac. All are portrayed as full of vitality and deeply imbued with patriotism, leaving a lasting impression of the resilience and unwavering loyalty of the Vietnamese people.
The exhibition “Children of the Fatherland” is not only an artistic event but also a tribute to the generations who wrote the nation’s glorious and heroic history. It offers the public an opportunity to reflect, take pride, and carry forward the flame of patriotism – inspiring the will to strive for a prosperous and happy Vietnam.
The exhibition is open until September 10, 2025, at Floor 1, Building B, Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
M.T