French New Wave star Wiazemsky dies aged 70

The French writer and actress Anne Wiazemsky, who famously wrote a best-selling account of her short marriage to New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard, died of cancer in Paris on Thursday, her family said.

First print of Revolutionary Path to go on display

The original version of Đường Kách Mệnh (Revolutionary Path), a book written by President Hồ Chí Minh, will be displayed for the first time at a special exhibition in Hà Nội on October 10.

German lyrics, VN music

Vietnamese musicians will perform at a concert combining traditional music and romantic poems by German poet Heinrich Heine tonight at the Goethe Institute in Hà Nội.

The Russians come to town

An exhibition titled The Nature of Northern Russia displays 60 photos reflecting the beauty of  forests, lakes, historical sites, flora and fauna from Siberia to the North Pole.

 

Việt Nam’s puppetry art turns global

Traditional water puppetry shows of the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre will be performed at the upcoming the 21st Festival de L’Imaginaire in France at the invitation of the Maison Des Cultures Du Monde (World Cultural House) director on November 22-26.

Artist gets German exposure

Seven oil paintings by Vietnamese painter Nguyễn Minh Nam will go on display at a solo exhibition at the Kayser Trade Galleries in Berlin, Germany, from October 19-21.

 

SE Asian art goes on show in Hội An

Artworks by about 21 artists from India, Indonesia and Việt Nam are on display at an exhibition called Hội An Convergence now open in the central coastal city of Hội An.

IVY moda, ELLE launch new fashion collection

This collaboration will offer fashion connoisseurs an enjoyable experience. They can easily and conveniently own strong Parisian style clothing, which has a free-spirited and elegant style, yet is very accessible, at IVY moda,” IVY moda said in its statement.

 

Taylor Swift leads MTV Europe award nods

Taylor Swift led the nominations announced Wednesday for the MTV Europe Music Awards after she caused a stir with her vengeful new persona on Look What You Made Me Do.

Rock show with int’l acts

The “Beat Them Down” rock concert featuring international and local bands will be held at La Fenetre Soleil on October 6.

EDM show comes to City

Việt Nam’s leading DJs and singers will perform at an electronic music dance show “Top DJ’s – Electro Mix” at BFF Zone on October 8.

HCMC to hear fall music

The Saigon Classical Music Group will host the “Autumn Melodies” concert at the HCM City Southern Women’s Museum on October 7.

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