(News) - An exhibition themed "Portraits of President Ho Chi Minh - A view from Propaganda Posters, period 1969 - 2011” opened on May 10 at the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hanoi. The event is co-held by the Ho Chi Minh Museum in cooperation with the National Museum of Vietnamese History and the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum.
Delegates visit the exhibition.
Around 60 propaganda posters, most of which are original, are on display. These were created and published after the death of President Ho Chi Minh.
With rich drawing techniques and concise language, the posters were able to successfully feature President Ho Chi Minh – the great yet simple and friendly leader and the perfect idol for many Vietnamese generations.
The exhibition is organized into four themes, namely “Ho Chi Minh – The soul of the Vietnamese nation,” “Ho Chi Minh – A military leader, a poet,” “Uncle Ho – A boundless love for the people” and “President Ho Chi Minh live forever.”
The exhibition aims to depict a portrait of President Ho Chi Minh as a genius military strategist. Besides, he is also a great poet with strong revolutionary characteristics, reflecting the delicate and profound beauty of his soul and his revolutionary spirit.
In this event, a new publication named ‘Portrait of President Ho Chi Minh – Perspective from Propaganda Posters (1969 - 2011)’ is introduced, consisting of paintings and articles by arts researchers and artists.
Also on this occasion is the receipt of paintings gifted by famous artists like Tran Tu Thanh, Do Manh Cuong, Nguyen Trong Hiep, and Le Nhuong.
The exhibition is a part of a series of activities to celebrate the 129th birthday of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19th 1890 – May 19th 2019), and the 50th anniversary of implementing his testament. This is also to observe Directive No.05-CT/TW by the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam on studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts, morals, and style.
The exhibition will run till October 10.
Belows are several works on display:
BINH NGUYEN translated
VNQD