HANOI – An innovative exhibition blending traditional Vietnamese lacquer art with folk painting techniques is currently on display in Hanoi. Entitled Mạch Di Sản (Heritage Continuum), the event showcases a creative fusion of ancient art forms, celebrating both the 79th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, as well as the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital.
Organized by the Latoa Indochine artist group in collaboration with the Hoàn Kiếm Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board, the exhibition aims to revitalize traditional Vietnamese folk art through modern reinterpretations. This initiative is part of a broader series of cultural events honoring the nation’s significant historical milestones.
Phạm Tuấn Long, chairman of the Hoàn Kiếm District People’s Committee, emphasized the enduring legacy of Vietnamese folk painting. “Vietnamese folk painting has a rich history and was once a flourishing art form. Today, traditional lacquer painting, which is part of our cultural heritage, is gradually being overshadowed by modern art trends,” he said.
Long highlighted the efforts of Latoa Indochine to preserve and rejuvenate this art form. The exhibition features works that breathe new life into traditional genres such as Đông Hồ, Kim Hoàng, and Hàng Trống. By blending traditional techniques with contemporary artistic expression, the artists have created visually striking pieces that honor the essence of these historic styles while introducing innovative elements.
“The Heritage Continuum exhibition not only celebrates our ancestral cultural heritage but also aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving our historical and artistic legacy,” Long added. “Our goal is to establish folk painting as a unique cultural product of Hanoi and Vietnam.”
This exhibition serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to keep traditional art forms relevant in the modern era, blending historical significance with contemporary creativity.
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