A series of art events focusing on Hanoi's autumn.

The series of art events celebrating the essence of Vietnamese culture, titled "Beauty No. 2: Culture," includes an exhibition of paintings titled "Autumn Roses of Thang Long," an exhibition of artistic flower arrangements titled "Autumn Flowers of Hanoi Past and Present," and discussions on literature and art. It will begin at 34 Chau Long Street (Ba Dinh District, Hanoi) from October 1st to 10th.

This is a continuation of the ongoing series of cultural and artistic activities organized by art collector Thuy Anh over the years, aiming to spread the space and values of Vietnamese culture and people through exhibitions and discussions on fine arts, culture, and literature.

Chuỗi sự kiện nghệ thuật hướng về mùa thu Hà Nội

Viewers admire the painting "Autumn Rose Season in Thang Long". Photo: P. Lan

“Beauty No. 2: Culture” is organized as a series of events taking place from October 1st to 5th at the 34 Chau Long art space. Among them is the “Thang Long Autumn Roses” exhibition, showcasing a collection of 18 paintings of dragons, roses, and Hanoi autumn scenes from collector Thuy Anh. These are all works by beloved contemporary artists such as Pham An Hai, Nguyen Van Duc, Hai Kien, Binh Nhi, Lam Duc Manh, Le Huu Dung, Nguyen Minh, Tran Cuong… Alongside this are activities such as an art flower arrangement exhibition themed “Hanoi Autumn Flowers Past and Present,” featuring works from Hanoi's autumn flowers; and an introduction and exchange about the culinary essence of Hanoi with artisan and journalist Vu Thi Tuyet Nhung… Notably, collector Thuy Anh also organizes art discussions and meetings with outstanding artists and writers. The event included a discussion titled "The Quintessence of Contemporary Fine Arts: Honoring and Disseminating" (October 1st) with the participation of painters Pham An Hai and Cong Quoc Ha, musician Nguyen Vinh Tien, journalist-poet-painter Nhu Binh, painter Nguyen Van Duc, painter Pham Ha Hai, and floral artist Kim Anh Ngo… At the discussion, experts and artists exchanged views on the role and significance of the new exhibition style of collectors in promoting, disseminating, and elevating Vietnamese fine arts in general and contemporary Vietnamese painting in particular; discussed contemporary art in the world and in Vietnam from an expert's perspective; and discussed inherited and developed values… On October 3rd, there was a discussion on the theme "Literature - Past and Present" with the participation of writers, poets, artists, researchers, and literary critics such as poet Nguyen Quang Thieu, President of the Vietnam Writers Association; Associate Professor, Doctor, literary critic Van Gia; Poets such as Huu Viet, Tran Dang Khoa, Phan Thi Thanh Nhan... Another event organized on October 4th was a gathering themed "A Song of Flowers," featuring many renowned musicians and singers who are passionate about social and community activities.

Art collector Thuy Anh introduces the exhibited artworks. Photo: K.Minh

Sharing her thoughts on the art event series "Beauty No. 2: Culture" held in Hanoi this time, collector Thuy Anh said that she continues to honor and spread the value of beauty in the field of fine arts and art, with the desire to contribute more to building community culture; building elegant and civilized Hanoians; and promoting kindness, lifestyle, and love for beauty. Some paintings of Hanoi are on display: