On the afternoon of July 14, the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, in coordination with the Hanoi Watercolor Artists Club (HWA), held the opening ceremony of the exhibition “Noi” (Connection), featuring more than 200 works by 42 artists from different regions.
Delegates cutting the ribbon to open the exhibition
The exhibition is one of HWA’s regular activities, demonstrating the serious and professional creativity of watercolor artists. The works on display this time draw strong inspiration from everyday life as creative material. The theme “Noi” enables viewers to perceive profound connections between humans and their homeland and country. Street corners or rural areas, highlands or the sea, bridges or the glow of a kitchen fire are not merely objects borrowed to recount memories or inner feelings, but also symbols of the constant connection between humans and nature as an inseparable whole. Faces with different expressions share common traits of serenity and gentleness. The animal paintings are also extremely vivid and charming.
Mr. Bui Thanh Viet Hung – Head of HWA, delivering remarks at the opening ceremony
Speaking at the opening ceremony, representing the Hanoi Watercolor Artists Club (HWA), Mr. Bui Thanh Viet Hung – Head of HWA, expressed his appreciation and sincere thanks to both senior artists and young artists who have devoted great dedication to each work. In particular, he believes that the exhibition “Noi” will serve as a bridge to disseminate watercolor painting to the wider community.
Ms. Nguyen Lien Huong – Deputy Director of the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center
Representing the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Cultural and Scientific Activities Center, Ms. Nguyen Lien Huong – Deputy Director of the Center, stated: “For us, heritage is not only the tangible and intangible values that have been recognized over time, but also lies in the flows of contemporary life as expressed through works of art. Co-organizing the exhibition ‘Noi’ with HWA reflects our appreciation for beauty and art in general. This exhibition, themed ‘Noi’, aims toward connections between the past and the present, between humans and nature, between individuals and the community, and connections between artists and the public. We hope that through the exhibition ‘Noi’, the beauty of art will reach the public even more widely.”
Within the framework of the exhibition, in addition to the display activities, the Organizing Committee also holds experiential programs such as performances, art talks, community painting, woodblock printing on do paper, and the presentation of encouragement gifts for creativity, with the aim of enhancing interaction and spreading artistic inspiration to a broad audience.
Works on display at the exhibition
The exhibition will run until July 30, 2025, in the Thai Hoc building within the Special National Monument of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.
Binh Duong