Hà Nội Hosts Nostalgic Painting Exhibition by Hải Phòng Native
The Land and People of Tam Bạc exhibition is now open in Hà Nội, featuring a collection of paintings by Mai Duy Minh, a native of Hải Phòng. This exhibition showcases the intimate story of Minh's creative journey over the past 25 years.
Exhibition Highlights
Themes: The exhibition captures the essence of working-class areas in Hải Phòng, portraying them as calm and timeless, untouched by the flow of investment and renewal. Minh's paintings offer a poetic and dreamy, yet realistic, vision of the city, focusing on the iconic Tam Bạc Port and the neighborhoods of workers.
Emotional Journey: The artist's emotions and perspectives on Hải Phòng and Tam Bạc have evolved significantly over nearly twenty years of back-and-forth visits to his beloved city. The paintings reflect a deep sense of nostalgia and an emotional connection that oscillates between affection and sorrow.
Artistic Collection: The exhibition includes works from Minh's personal collection, along with some sketches and drawings being introduced to art lovers for the first time.
About the Artist
Background: Mai Duy Minh was born and raised in the northern province of Hải Phòng. He graduated from the Việt Nam University of Fine Arts in 1999.
Previous Exhibitions: Minh has held two solo exhibitions:
Space Complex in 2002 at Atena Gallery.
Dust of Life in 2006 at the Goethe-Institute.
He has also participated in several group exhibitions and was awarded by the Vietnam Fine Arts Association in 2010.
The Land and People of Tam Bạc exhibition runs until August 18 at Hanoi Studio Gallery, located at No 23-25 Mạc Đĩnh Chi Street, Ba Đình District.
This exhibition offers a poignant reflection on the artist's deep-rooted connection to his hometown, presenting a blend of nostalgia and artistic vision that captures the heart of Hải Phòng.
