An exhibition featuring graphic art works by artists from ASEAN countries opened at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi on August 6.
The art exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in Vietnam, the Vietnam Fine Arts Association, and embassies of ASEAN countries in Vietnam, to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN.
The exhibits include 130 art works by 77 artists, including 17 award winning works at the ASEAN Graphic Arts Competition.
Launched two months ago, the competition attracted participation of 162 candidates with 245 art works from nine countries including Brunei, Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia and Vietnam.
The first prize went to Thai artist Aonrudee Porn Chame for his art work titled ‘The Movement of Nature 2’.
The event provides a chance for artists from ASEAN countries to exchange cultures and enhance relationships and cooperation with each other.
