Exhibition “Firmly Defending National Seas and Islands” opens in Hanoi

(Cinet)- An exhibition entitled “Firmly Defending National Seas and Islands opened at the Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ha Noi, on July 22.

The exhibition comprises 55 paintings, graphic works and sculptures by artists of various generations from the Viet Nam University of Fine Arts, formerly known as the Indochina College of Fine Arts.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, sculptor Phan Van Tien, Director of Vietnam Fine Arts Museum said the event aims to highlight the nation’s pride, patriotism, and the spirit of independence and self-reliance of each citizen, and call on support from international friends who have raised their voice to safeguard Vietnam’s sovereignty.

The artworks feature fishermen’s daily lives at sea and islands and images of soldiers ready to safeguard the homeland’s sovereignty.

The works in lacquer, oil, silk, pastel colours, water colours, ink, bronze and wood carvings showcase diverse languages and styles.

A common thread reportedly running through the art works is the artists’ heartfelt affection for the personnel who work and live on the sea.

The exhibits vividly illustrate the lives the steadfast and heroic navy personnel lead, no matter whether it is day or night. Regardless of the difficulties they face, they are determined to protect national sovereignty and maintain the natural beauty of the seas and islands.

The exhibition wil last untill July 29.

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