Artistic creation must be associated with identity.

National identity and modern artistic language are core elements in the development orientation of literature and art in the new period.

On December 3, the Union of Literature and Arts Associations (VH-NT) of Ho Chi Minh City organized a scientific seminar with the theme: Ho Chi Minh City artists promote creativity in implementing Conclusion No. 84-KL/TW dated June 21, 2024 of the Politburo , continuing to implement Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW of the 10th Politburo on "Continuing to build and develop VH-NT in the new period".

Strong creative flow

At the workshop, architect Nguyen Truong Luu, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations, emphasized that the artists of Ho Chi Minh City are making every effort to promote the spirit of innovation and creativity in the process of implementing Conclusion No. 84-KL/TW dated June 21, 2024 of the Politburo on the implementation of Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW (10th tenure) on "Continuing to build and develop culture and arts in the new period". This is an important guideline, orienting the city's artistic creation activities in the current period, while at the same time arousing the desire of artists to contribute to the development of Vietnamese culture and people.

Architect Nguyen Truong Luu, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Literature and Arts Association, spoke at the conference on the morning of December 3.

Sharing the same opinion, many delegates also said that Ho Chi Minh City is a land of strong creative flows. Many works - from theater, cinema to fine arts, music - have recently made a deep impression, reflecting the spirit of creative freedom but still rooted in humanistic values.

Outstanding stage works such as: "Warrior", "Red Coral", "Desire for Peace", "Comrade"; or in the field of cinema, there are films: "Tunnel: Sun in the Dark", "Southern Forest Land"... are proof of the harmony between national identity and modern artistic language, the core element of the development of culture and art in the new era.

Today, Ho Chi Minh City's creative space has also expanded to digital platforms, public art, creative festivals, and digital museum projects, demonstrating the strong adaptation of artists to the requirements of the cultural industry and digital transformation.

Bringing the work to life

One of the issues discussed in depth at the workshop was the role of professional associations in the new period.

Choreographer Le Nguyen Hieu, Standing Member of the Presidium of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Cultural and Arts Associations, proposed key solutions to empower professional associations; preside over festivals, performances, and awards; participate in policy criticism and proactively order art works.

According to experts, it is necessary to soon perfect the operating apparatus according to the project mechanism and financial autonomy, thereby attracting young artists and independent creative groups. At the same time, it is necessary to focus on protecting copyrights - artists' rights; standardizing model contracts; providing legal support in the digital environment and connecting artists with businesses and cultural investment funds... These proposals aim at the common goal: liberating creative energy, turning professional associations into gathering, leading and evaluating places - the true "core" function of culture and arts in the new context.

The workshop also pointed out 4 major challenges: Commercialization affects artistic value; lack of long-term investment policy; no art investment fund; training the young generation is not linked to creative practice - cultural industry. From there, proposed solutions include: establishing the Ho Chi Minh City Creative Fund; organizing creative camps - enhancing art communication; upgrading professional associations into a sustainable creative ecosystem.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Tien, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association, said that the overarching goal of the role of the associations is to bring works to life. The Fine Arts Association has been advocating expanding creative spaces, strengthening public-private partnerships and moving towards financial autonomy, in order to reinvest in creation, exhibitions and community projects.

MSc. Vo Cong Phuoc, former Chief of Office of the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Literature and Arts Associations, suggested focusing on discovering young talents through maintaining field trips - an environment that nurtures creative inspiration. MSc. Nguyen Thi Minh Hue (Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Association) is interested in the issue of AI (artificial intelligence) and cultural and artistic life. "AI as a cognitive partner opens up new aesthetic requirements of the digital age, it is necessary to focus on aesthetic standards, creative ethics and copyright, and renew Vietnamese heritage with modern visual language" - Ms. Minh Hue expressed her opinion.

According to Ms. Hong Kim Ngoc, Head of the Culture and Arts Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee's Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission, artistic creation must be sustainable, humane and associated with identity. Artists are not only creators but also the subjects who create cultural values, contributing to improving the spiritual life of society.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/sang-tao-nghe-thuat-phai-gan-voi-ban-sac-196251203211257908.htm