A seminar titled “Art Creation on Armed Forces and Revolutionary War 2021-2025” gathered numerous artists and experts to evaluate the artistic campaign’s progress. The event aimed to foster new perspectives on the armed forces, encouraging a richer portrayal of soldiers reflective of Vietnam’s dynamic society.
The campaign, which will conclude in 2025, has engaged numerous artists and sculptors, both military and civilian, through workshops, exhibitions, and field trips.
Speaking at the seminar on February 25 in Hanoi, Colonel Le Vu Huy, Director of the Vietnam Military History Museum, highlighted that the museum has showcased 200 exemplary works across 3,000 square meters as part of the campaign’s kickoff activities, generating significant public interest.
Delegates attend the seminar.
The exhibition featured diverse artistic materials and themes, effectively conveying the essence of the armed forces. Many artworks were inspired by firsthand experiences documented during field trips to military units, showcasing the noble image of the “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” in contemporary times.
Colonel Huy emphasized the low participation of military artists, noting that only 12 out of 46 were involved among the 644 nationwide submissions for the exhibition.
Art works are displayed at the exhibition.
To enhance the quality of future works, broader outreach and deeper investment in artist development are necessary, according to artist Trinh Ba Quat.
Artist Le Anh Van remarked on the variety of submissions, acknowledging both the familiarity of certain themes and the need for innovation.
Translated by DO HUONG
VNQD