The opening ceremony of the “Hien Linh” Ceramic Art Exhibition at Hanoi Museum welcomed distinguished guests, including Russian Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko and his spouse; Iranian Ambassador Ali Akbar Nazari; Sri Lankan Ambassador Poshitha Perera; art critic Mai Thi Ngoc Oanh, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fine Arts Association; and Do Dinh Hong, Member of the Hanoi Party Committee and Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports.
During his opening speech, Do Dinh Hong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports, emphasized Hanoi’s status as Vietnam’s first city to be recognized as a member of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network in the field of design. He noted that this recognition has provided Hanoi with a significant opportunity to foster cultural development, inspire creativity, and establish a new global brand identity. It also facilitates the city’s ability to leverage and integrate resources to develop its cultural industries.
Mr. Do Dinh Hong, Director of the Hanoi Department of Culture and Sports delivered the opening speech.
Hanoi has actively fulfilled its commitments as a UNESCO Creative City by collaborating with other network members to address global challenges. On February 22, 2022, Hanoi issued Resolution 09-NQ/TU on “Developing Cultural Industries in the Capital for 2021-2025, with Orientations to 2030 and Vision to 2045.” Hanoi was the first locality in Vietnam to adopt such a resolution, which serves as a framework for implementing annual detailed plans and organizing programs that realize its initiatives and commitments to UNESCO. Since 2021, the city has hosted the annual Creative Design Festival, including the “Hien Linh” exhibition as part of the 2024 festival series.
Delegates cut the ribbon and explored the exhibition.
The “Hien Linh” exhibition features nearly 200 sculptural ceramic works by Professor and Artist Ngo Xuan Binh, showcasing techniques and technologies never before seen in Vietnam. Notably, the exhibition introduces Nomion digital object identification technology, a comprehensive solution utilizing RFID and Blockchain to assign a unique digital identity to each ceramic piece. With a simple tap on a smartphone, viewers can access detailed information about each piece, including its origin, meaning, creator, and current owner. The exhibition also pioneers a hybrid model where artworks are displayed in both physical and digital environments. Visitors can engage with the collection through virtual exhibitions, enhancing their overall experience.
Unique sculptural works on display at the exhibition
Director Do Dinh Hong highlighted that Professor Ngo Xuan Binh’s creative journey, especially through these ceramic sculptures, reflects an enduring commitment to promoting and preserving Vietnamese culture. These works celebrate the rich history and heritage of Vietnamese ceramics, fostering awareness of the need to protect and enhance cultural values passed down through generations. The exhibition bridges tradition and modernity, creating new artistic spaces and bringing fine arts closer to daily life. It serves as a prime example of Hanoi’s efforts to promote its identity as a Creative City, fostering collaborations with individuals and organizations to showcase, perform, and innovate. These activities not only enhance the intrinsic and aesthetic value of Vietnam’s cultural heritage but also attract a broad audience, including Hanoi residents and international visitors, to the Hanoi Museum.
The “Hien Linh” Ceramic Art Exhibition will run from November 10, 2024, to December 31, 2025, at the garden area of the Hanoi Museum.
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