Oct
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Japan's revival after the war
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VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition presenting a panorama of Japan and its people is being held for the first time in Viet Nam.
The exhibition, entitled Metamorphosis of Japan after the War: 1945-1964, is displaying 123 black-and-white photos by 11 renowned artists which retrospectively review Japanese society after the Second World War.
For the purposes of this exhibition, organisers from the Japan Foundation have defined the post-war era as the period from the end of the war in 1945 to the year of the Tokyo Olympics in 1964.
The dramatic upheaval of the time has been caught by the photographers who have recorded the society transforming. Their work has been praised for both its artistic and historical value.
One of the artists on display is photographer Ken Domon (1909-90), one of the best-known Japanese photographers of the 20th century, known particularly for his cool-headed photo realism. He developed doubts about retail photography and taught himself the skills needed for photojournalism. After the war, he promoted the photo-realism movement and pursued projects grappling with social issues.
The exhibition is also displaying works by the late photographers Ihee Kimura, Hiroshi Hamaya and Tadahiko Hayashi.
The old Japan: A photo by Ikko Narahara in 1958.
Hamaya and Kimura were known for their portraits highlighting the strength of the Japanese people and the importance of tradition in their daily lives.
"Their works distanced themselves from the prevalent social realism movement, echoing instead with the French humanist photography of Robert Doisneau and Henri Cartier-Bresson," said the exhibition curator Marc Feustel.
The seven other photographers are Shigeichi Nagano, Ikko Narahara, Kikuji Kawada, Shomei Tomatsu, Yasuhiro Ishimoto, Eikoh Hosoe, and Takeyoshi Tanuma. Their works have been selected for their reflective look at the complexity of modern Japanese identity.
"It is our hope that as viewers enjoy their undeniable attractiveness and power, these photographs will also provide a starting point for thinking about the society of postwar Japan," said Cao Huy Mien Nha, from the Japan Foundation.
The exhibition is on display at HCM City Museum, 92 Le Thanh Ton, District 1 until next Monday.
It will then be held at Ngo Quyen Exhibition House, 16 Ngo Quyen Street, Ha Noi, from November 20-29 and at the Da Nang Heritage Management Centre, 78 Le Duan Street from December 13-22.
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Oct
24
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Cash cab show will be launched in Vietnam
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The Vietnamese version is produced in HCMC with a simple format which enables contestants of all ages to take part.
From thousands of cabs in the city, there will be one special taxi - the Cash Cab which looks like any other cab but the only difference is it has a led light system above the passenger’s seat.
This system will be lighted whenever contestants get into the cab or when they give right or wrong answers. Anyone or any group who grab the taxi by chance are given a golden opportunity to become a contestant on the program.
The contestant(s) will be greeted by popular comedian Hieu Hien who is the driver/Cash Cab host. Contestant(s) will have to answer some questions from the host on their ride, gaining cash prizes for every correct answer. For three wrong answers the contestant(s) need to leave the cab. During the challenge, there are lifelines including asking a relative or someone passing on the street.
The program will be shown every Friday night and is co-organized by HCMC Television and BHD with vehicle sponsor Vinasun Taxi. Cash Cab was created in 2007 by Adam Wood in the U.K. and has been produced in 39 countries.
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Oct
24
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Vietnamese women imagine are depicted at art exhibition
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VietNamNet Bridge – An exhibition, entitled "Autumn", which will display nearly 30 works depicting one of the most beautiful seasons in Hanoi and the vibrant life of Vietnamese women is going to be showcased in Hanoi later this month.
The collection, which is on public view for the first time, features the artwork of the artist Tran Quang Huan.
The 50-year old artist, born in Haiphong has shown his versatility in a number of mediums, including watercolour and oil, in domestic and regional exhibitions.
After being attracted by grandiose subjects that were criticised by some for being superficial despite their immediately-recognisable trademark magnificence, the artist has now moved towards inspirations from everyday life.
His choices for inclusion in the latest show, such as Dem Ram (Full-Moon Night), Tren duong (On the road), Ac mong (nightmares), Chi em (sisters), Vo Chong (Husband and wife), reflect his change in aesthetic tendencies. Still, his mastery over oil painting still shine through his evolving tastes in subject matter.
The exhibition will be open from October 26 until November 26, at the Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi, 29 Trang Tien Street. Entrance is free. A reception will be held on opening night that will feature an appearance by the artist and co-organisers from the hotel and Green Palm Gallery.
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30 stamps about King Bao Dai
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24/10/2012 08:37:22
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Khanh Hoa sings of the Spratlys
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24/10/2012 08:33:34
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six International travel awards is awarded by Vietnam
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24/10/2012 08:29:46
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Direct to Indonesia will be opened by Vietnam Airlines
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24/10/2012 08:27:11
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Port activities are restricted in Ha Long Bay
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24/10/2012 08:25:06
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Course on making traditional musical instrument
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24/10/2012 08:21:15
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Hanoi welcomes "Time Mark" fashion show in
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24/10/2012 08:19:29
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Hanoi welcomes 2nd European Language Day
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24/10/2012 08:16:18
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The paintball battle
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23/10/2012 08:53:53
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