The exhibition showcases 66 diverse artworks by 55 artists, created between 1954 and 2010. These pieces are presented through traditional displays and digital projections, offering an immersive journey through Vietnam's revolutionary history.

Each artist contributed unique perspectives and techniques to create works of profound historical, aesthetic, and humanistic value, highlighting the glorious tradition of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

The exhibition spans different periods of the nation's history, from President Ho Chi Minh’s quest for independence to the struggles for liberation during the French and American wars, and the reconstruction and modernization of the country.

In discussing Victory, a painting awarded the Silver Medal at the National Fine Arts Exhibition in 1985, art historian Nguyen Hoang Long emphasized its role as a visual epic encapsulating Vietnam's resistance and its unyielding desire for peace.

The painting’s revolutionary realism is evident in its intricate composition, balancing the dualities of war and peace, oppression and liberation. The juxtaposition creates a profound narrative, underscoring its humanistic themes.

Employing a sophisticated simultaneity technique, the artist juxtaposes symbols of violence and oppression - guillotines, tanks, and weapons - with resilient human figures whose clenched fists and determined gazes symbolize unwavering defiance.

Amidst the chaos, images of white doves, colorful balloons, and hopeful faces signify that peace and unity remain the ultimate aspirations of the Vietnamese people.

Nguyen Hoang Long remarked, "This work is more than a historical recounting of heroic resistance; it is a resounding call for solidarity, patriotism, and resilience, encapsulating the values of freedom, peace, and a brighter future."

The exhibition runs until February 27, 2025, at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum.
 

Photo: T. Le