Uncle Ho has touched the hearts of many artists.

Screen print of Ho Chi Minh by American veteran David Thomas

The exhibition introduces 60 works selected from a collection of hundreds of works by Vietnamese and foreign painters, sculptors, and artisans about President Ho Chi Minh , including different genres and materials such as: painting, graphics, sculpture, embroidery, paper carving, and statues by folk artisans.

The works depict important milestones in the life, activities and revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh: Uncle Ho in his youth, Uncle Ho searching for a way to save the country; President Ho working at the Northern Government; Uncle Ho going on campaigns; President Ho with different classes of people, the landscape of Uncle Ho's residence and workplace...

The exhibition is an opportunity for the public to admire the sculptures of Uncle Ho - Photo: T.DIEU

American veteran, Korean artist paints Uncle Ho

David Thomas (born 1946) fought in Vietnam in 1969 - 1970. He later returned to the peaceful , unified Vietnam as an artist. He wanted to use art to heal the wounds of the past. He completed the painting Ho Chi Minh in 1988.

In the painting, David Thomas chose to paint a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh in the final stages of his life, similar to the portrait of Uncle Ho that is hung in millions of houses across Vietnam, so it is very familiar and easily moves viewers.

In addition to David Thomas, many world artists have created paintings and statues to express their feelings for President Ho.

The Ho Chi Minh in Visual Arts exhibition also displays a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh by Korean artist Lee Sang Phil.

Unlike David Thomas, Mr. Lee Sang Phil chose to paint a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh when he was younger. The entire painting is dominated by his resolute face and bright eyes, painted in pop art style.

Portrait of President Ho Chi Minh by Lee Sang Phill

Paintings of Uncle Ho by To Ngoc Van and Tran Van Can

In addition, many portraits of President Ho Chi Minh by many generations of talented Vietnamese painters attract viewers, including paintings by famous painters.

It can be seen that the simple life and illustrious revolutionary career of President Ho Chi Minh touched the hearts of many artists.

The work President Ho Chi Minh and the children by To Ngoc Van

The painting of President Ho Chi Minh and children by artist To Ngoc Van (1906-1954) before 1954 was widely published by the Resistance Cultural Association.

According to the Vietnam Museum of Fine Arts, the image of Uncle Ho with children is shown in a vertical composition, reminiscent of folk paintings often hung during Tet with the theme of Mr. Phuc, Mr. Loc or Mr. Tho surrounded by many children.

He is a thin, gentle old man, surrounded by chubby babies, with funny, adorable gestures.

The painting depicts the children's affection for Uncle Ho, and at the same time shows Uncle Ho's love for children across Vietnam, regardless of region or ethnicity.

The woodcut painting "Headwaters" by Tran Van Can (1910-1994) is also a special work at the exhibition.

In 1970, artist Tran Van Can debuted this work. The image of Uncle Ho working at a precarious stone table next to Lenin stream, with the light of Leninism and ideology shining, leading him to the path to save the country...

The exhibition lasts until May 30 on the 1st floor of Building B, Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.