Vietnam- Poland art exhibition showcases Hanoi's journey of cultural identity

The exhibition “Forming Identity” by artist Minh Dam is on display at the iconic Temple of Literature in Hanoi, celebrating 75 years of Vietnam-Poland diplomatic ties and highlighting the rich cultural dialogue between the two countries.

A solo exhibition “Forming Identity” by artist Minh Dam is underway until December 26 at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

Visitors at the exhibition “Forming Identity” by artist Minh Dam. Photo: Lao Dong Thu Do

The exhibition features more than 200 watercolor works created by Minh Dam over the past two decades, presented in Vietnam for the first time in a curated, comprehensive format.

Polish Ambassador to Vietnam Joanna Skoczek said Minh Dam represents a generation born in Vietnam but raised, educated, and living in Poland, embodying a unique blend of the two cultures.

“Minh Dam's personal journey, shaped by experiences moving between Poland and Vietnam, is beautifully reflected in the exhibition's theme 'Forming Identity.' It shows how identity can be enriched, rather than divided, when one belongs to two cultures,” she said.

As an artist shaped by both Vietnamese and Polish cultural spaces, Minh Dam has become a symbolic figure of cultural dialogue between the two nations, the Ambassador added.

Following the exhibition's opening ceremony, a gala concert was performed by Poland's OSP Nadarzyn Orchestra. Founded in 1998, the ensemble is considered as one of the finest brass bands in Poland and Europe.

Le Xuan Kieu, Director of the Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities at the Temple of Literature, said the combination of Vietnamese painting and Polish music at the event highlights the lasting value of cultural diplomacy, where art bridges people and fosters understanding and mutual respect.

The exhibition is complemented by a series of interactive activities, including a calendar-painting workshop, tea-tasting, Christmas card making, Van Mieu-red envelope painting, folk art workshops, watercolor demonstrations, and guided exhibition tours with artist Minh Dam.

By Nhat Khanh

Source: http://sodulich.hanoi.gov.vn/vietnam-poland-art-exhibition-showcases-hanois-journey-of-cultural-identity.html