Fifty-six paintings from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Viet Nam are being showcased at an exhibition which officially got underway at the Exhibition House, No. 45 Trang Tien Street, Ha Noi, on February 6.
The exhibition, themed ‘Beautiful Moments in Asia’, features 36 paintings by 17 of the RoK’s painters and 19 pieces by 19 different Vietnamese artists. Covering diverse genres and using materials such as lacquer, oil paints, inks, the RoK’s ink, jiangji paper, ‘Do’ paper and silk, the works depict the beauty of the two country’s landscapes as well as the daily life of their peoples.
The exhibition is expected to contribute to promoting a cultural and arts exchange, as well as mutual understanding between the two peoples.
According to Pham Kim Binh, Chairman of the Ha Noi Fine Arts Association, in recent years, Viet Nam and the RoK have continually strengthened their friendly relations, especially in the fields of culture and arts. Various art exchange exhibitions and as well as workshops on exchanging art academies are held in Ha Noi (Viet Nam), and Seoul and Busan (RoK).
The exhibition runs until February 10.