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Works by 21 contemporary artists from Indonesia are part of an exhibition called Picturing Pictures that has opened at the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts.

Exhibition in Paris celebrates wonders of Ha Noi

The Vietnamese Cultural Centre in Paris is hosting its first ever painting and sculpture exhibition honouring the ancient beauty of Ha Noi.

Preservation of Duong Lam Village urged

A draft on the way to preserve and restore the ancient architecture in Ha Noi's Duong Lam Village was reached at a recent meeting of cultural managers and experts.

Veteran Hue artists gather for joint exhibition

Fifteen veteran artists with close ties to Hue are showcasing their paintings in an exhibition which opened on Sunday in the former royal city.

Shell paintings depict traditional town

Snail is a popular snack in Hoi An, sold by many street vendors. After consumption, the shells are discarded. People consider them worthless.

Capital artist makes waves in Britain

The painting My Ha Noi by Vietnamese artist Tran Tuan was ranked third in an on-line art competition Bright Light – Big City being held by the London-based Saatchi Gallery.

Artist does well in Britain

The painting My Ha Noi by Vietnamese artist Tran Tuan was ranked third in an on-line art competition Bright Light - Big City being held by the London-based Saatchi Gallery.

Micropop makes move into spotlight

Curated by art critic Midori Matsui, a new exhibition explores the "micropop" imagination in contemporary Japanese art.

Artist, Thai diplomat collaborate

A joint art exhibition by a veteran Vietnamese painter and Thai diplomat was launched at the HCM City Museum of Fine Arts on the weekend to promote Thai-Vietnamese friendship.

Have a look at yourself

Artists in Viet Nam are encouraged to join the third self-portraiture contest titled Dogma Prize in Self-Portraiture launched in HCM City.

Show reflects successes of Bangladesh women

"Female artists in Bangladesh today are no longer confined to their homes. They enjoy an equal position with male colleagues," said Kanak Chanpa Chakma, a painter renowned globally for her depiction of ethnic peoples' lifestyles.

Hightlight

First Korean-language newspaper hits shelves

The Vietnam-Korea Times – Viet Nam's first Korean language newspaper made its debut in Ha Noi yesterday.

New industrial zone to lure Japanese firms

Construction of the Phu My 3 Industrial Zone starts today in the south-eastern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to predominantly house Japanese companies. Viet Nam News spoke to Nguyen Thi Thao Nhi, CEO of the Thanh Binh Phu My Joint Stock Company, the major investor in the zone, about its strengths and commitment to the province's development.

Classical guitarist to entertain