Opening of the exhibition "Southern History in Glass Painting"

VHO - On the afternoon of May 1st, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Saigon Vi Vu project inaugurated the "Southern History in Glass Painting" exhibition to mark its 10th anniversary.

The public viewing the exhibition

The exhibition recreates the Southern Vietnamese glass painting tradition – a folk art form that was once prevalent in the religious beliefs and daily lives of the people of Southern Vietnam.

Through selected works, the exhibition space showcases the aesthetic, cultural, and nostalgic values ​​associated with glass painting, while also raising the issue of preserving a heritage that is gradually fading away in the modern context.

According to the organizers, "Southern History on Glass" is not just an exhibition, but aims to look back at the journey of glass painting in the flow of history, from religious and folk imagery to influences from court art.

The exhibition space also suggests an approach to glass painting as a layer of cultural memory, where each artwork not only reflects the image but also contains layers of meaning about the spiritual life of the community.

Through this, the public is encouraged to access, appreciate, and reflect on the role of heritage in contemporary life.

The exhibition aims to look back at the journey of glass painting in the flow of history.

The exhibition is open to the public from May 2nd to May 31st, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, at Annam Gallery (371/4 Hai Ba Trung Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City).

Saigon Vi Vu is an art project established in 2016, focusing on researching, preserving, and disseminating the cultural values ​​and lifestyle of old Saigon.

Through content creation, exhibitions, and publications, the project aims to bring heritage closer to the public, especially young people, while also contributing to broadening perspectives on urban memory.

Source: https://baovanhoa.vn/van-hoa/khai-mac-trien-lam-nam-su-hoa-kieng-224184.html