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VietNamNet Bridge – The stunning and emotional works of 200 photographers are currently on display at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum group exhibition until October 17.
A visitor inspects photos at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum in HCMC’s District 1.
The 263 exhibits were chosen from 6839 works by 1155 photographers nationwide in a national photo contest launched this summer.
The two winners of gold medals worth VND20 million each, namely Mai Thanh Chuong from Quang Nam for his colored photo ‘Under the rain’ and Vo Thi Bach Yen from Ben Tre with black-and-white effort ‘Economic potential’.
There are also four winners of silver medals worth VND15 million each, six winners of bronze medals worth VND10 million and ten consolation prizes worth VND5 million each.
Works depict the comprehensive views of society, landscapes and people around Vietnam. Some photos bring profound thoughts, causing much emotion for viewers.
Through the exhibition, tourists will have a chance to take a journey around the country as they reflect fully typical culture, history and scenery through the three regions of Northern, Southern and Central Vietnam. “Photos not only catch beautiful moments but also present the creativity, ideas and metaphoric meanings inside, I really like to sense the hidden voices of the photos,” said Hoang Le, a visitor to the opening of the exhibition yesterday.
*‘Hanoi’s Days and Nights in 1972’ photo exhibition will be held from today until November 9 at the French Cultural Center, L’Escape, in Hanoi.
The event, organized by the French Institute of Oriental Studies’ Professor Olivier Tessier, will showcase images of Hanoi taken during the 1972 US B52’s prolonged aerial bombardment of the city.
The exhibition thoroughly details the campaign, introducing each stage of the battle based on a timeline including targets and strategies, air force statistics, material and human losses, and the eventual negotiation process. On display are images of Hanoi’s soldiers and residents during the barbaric B52 bombings.
Tessier, one of the leading researchers on the Thang Long Royal Palace, was honored with the 2012 Bui Xuan Phai - For the Love of Hanoi Award. He also collects photos and ancient maps of Hanoi from the 19th and 20th centuries.
As part of the exhibition, there will be a workshop ‘1972 - key year of the clash of Vietnam and the U.S.’ lectured by Tessier at 6 p.m. today. The workshop will be also attended by Professor Nguyen Xuang Nang and historian Pierre Journoud.
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