The image of Ho Chi Minh through documents and artistic creations

According to VNA, on May 16, in Hanoi, the National Exhibition with the theme "President Ho Chi Minh - National Quintessence, Contemporary Stature" opened, directed by the Central Propaganda and Education Commission, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; organized by the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Ms. Le Thi Phuong, Director of the Relic Site, said that the exhibition displays nearly 300 valuable documents and images, providing an overview of the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh, closely associated with the cultural, ethical and revolutionary values ​​of Vietnam. The exhibition contributes to affirming the stature and value of Ho Chi Minh's heritage to the history of the nation and the times, while expressing the love and gratitude of the Vietnamese people to him.

A corner of the exhibition space in the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site at the Presidential Palace. (Photo: VNA)

On this occasion, the Relic Site also organized many meaningful activities: photo exhibition “Uncle Ho at the Presidential Palace (1954-1969)”; opening of the thematic gallery “Uncle Ho with the South - The South with Uncle Ho”; launching the book “135 years of stories about Uncle Ho”; book space about President Ho Chi Minh and heritage experience program for students.

According to the Government Newspaper, on the same day, at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum ( Hanoi ), the thematic exhibition “Ho Chi Minh in the visual arts” opened, introducing 60 selected works from the museum’s collection and many domestic and foreign artists. The works depict the image of Ho Chi Minh using diverse materials and forms: painting, sculpture, embroidery, paper carving, etc.

Oil painting “Uncle Ho with workers of Gia Lam railway factory” by Pham Lung, created in 1979, is displayed at the exhibition. (Photo: Government Newspaper)

Many outstanding works recreate the image of Uncle Ho during the resistance war, such as "President Ho working in the Viet Bac resistance zone" (Phan Ke An), "Uncle Ho working in Viet Bac" (Nguyen Van Ty); or the close image of Uncle Ho with the people through the works: "Uncle Ho visiting the elementary school" (Do Huu Hue), "Uncle Ho with farmers" (Van Tho)...

The exhibition also features international artists such as David Thomas (USA) and Lee Sang Phil (Korea), with portraits of President Ho, expressing the admiration of international friends for him.

The exhibition “Ho Chi Minh in visual arts” opens from May 16-30, 2025 on the 1st floor, Building B, Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi).

According to Nghe An Province Electronic Information Portal, from May 16-20, Nghe An Province held a thematic exhibition “Ho Chi Minh, the most beautiful name”. With more than 400 carefully selected images, documents, and precious artifacts, the exhibition vividly recreates President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary journey.

Valuable documents and artifacts are displayed at the exhibition “Ho Chi Minh, the most beautiful name”. (Photo: Quang Minh)

The exhibition space is divided into many thematic clusters such as: "President Ho Chi Minh - National Liberation Hero, Outstanding Cultural Man", "The great President Ho Chi Minh lives forever in our cause", "Realizing his wish: building a more decent and beautiful country", "Studying and following Ho Chi Minh's ideology, morality and style". In particular, the thematic space "President Ho Chi Minh with the people of all Vietnamese ethnic groups" clearly depicts the image of a united, equal and unified Vietnam.

The exhibition is not only a place to preserve memories and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, but also inspires the younger generation, arouses the spirit of solidarity and the aspiration to rise up and build a prosperous country. From Uncle Ho's homeland, the light of Ho Chi Minh's ideology continues to spread to all parts of the country and international friends.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/hinh-tuong-ho-chi-minh-qua-tu-lieu-va-sang-tac-nghe-thuat-213589.html