Opening of the exhibition "Five Forms" at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam

On August 2, the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature in collaboration with the Ngu Hinh artist group organized the exhibition "Ngu Hinh 2" at the special national relic of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Hanoi.

The organizers presented flowers to participating artists. Photo: VM

In the changing context of modern life, visual arts also reflect more diverse and rich interests. Along with the diverse changes of society, the flow of traditional culture needs to be respected and nurtured.

"Five Shapes 2" introduces 25 works by artists: Bui Hai Nam, Truong Thinh, Nguyen Duc Phuong, Pham Duy Quynh and architect Tran Minh Tuan. The works are vibrations of nature, culture and Vietnamese people, beauties that are both familiar and sometimes forgotten in the hurried flow of today's life.

The exhibition attracted many viewers. Photo: VM

The themes of the works refer to 5 typical shapes corresponding to each element: metal, wood, water, fire, earth, with their own characteristics and meanings. Metal is round, representing fullness and balance; water is wavy and curved, representing flow and change; wood is rectangular and long, representing development and progress; fire is triangular, representing dynamism and enthusiasm; earth is square, representing stability and sustainability.

International visitors view the exhibition. Photo: VM

Deputy Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Nguyen Lien Huong, said that the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is a special cultural and historical space, symbolizing the nation's tradition of studiousness and respect for teachers. "We always strive to turn the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam into an open cultural space, where the quintessence of the past meets the creativity of the present. The exhibition Ngu Hinh 2, where new expressions of folk culture are experimented with through the perspective of visual arts, is one such activity."

The exhibition runs until August 13.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/khai-mac-trien-lam-ngu-hinh-tai-van-mieu-quoc-tu-giam-711291.html