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A New Year gathering of Ancient Capital’s fine arts

HNN.VN - On the afternoon of February 9, an art exhibition, themed “Celebrating Spring and the Zodiac of the Horse 2026”, was held at Song Huong Magazine (9 Pham Hong Thai). It was organized by Hue Fine Arts Association. This is an annual tradition having become a familiar cultural activity for Hue art community as Tet and Spring arrive.

Color patches of memory in paintings of Khanh and HuyHorses and the Long Ma in the Nguyen Dynasty Royal Culture

 The Zodiac of the Horse was explored through many perspectives and forms

The exhibition took place amidst the vibrant atmosphere of the early New Year, as Hue transitions into Spring, bringing with it many creative inspiration and new expectations.

Featuring 65 paintings and sculptures by 65 artists from both within and outside the Association, the artworks are presented in a wide range of materials, including oil, lacquer, acrylic, pastel, silk, paper, watercolor, mixed media, fabric, metal, ceramics, and pressed flowers and leaves, etc.

Through the theme of the exhibition, the artists convey their emotions, reflections, and aesthetic perspectives on humanity, nature, and contemporary life. The image of the horse, symbolizing strength, endurance, freedom, and the aspiration to rise, is explored through various visual lenses, at times powerful and majestic, at times lyrical and profound.

The exhibition not only contributes to enriching the cultural and artistic life of Hue during the traditional Tet holiday, but also demonstrates the professional responsibility and companion role of the art community in the locality’s cultural development.

The exhibition runs until February 27.

By Pham Phuoc Chau
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