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Emperor Ham Nghi’s painting exhibition at Kien Trung Palace

TTH.VN - “Sky, Mountains, Water | Allusive Panorama” is a painting exhibition organized by the Art Republik Vietnam magazine in collaboration with Hue Monuments Conservation Center and the French Institute in Vietnam. It will take place from March 25 and last for two weeks at Kien Trung Palace, Hue Imperial Citadel.

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The exhibition week will take place during the time Hue hosts the Visit Vietnam Year, in conjunction with Hue Festival 2025, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the City's Liberation Day (March 26, 1975 - March 26, 2025).

The event is organized by Hue Monuments Conservation Center in collaboration with the Art Republik Vietnam magazine and the French Institute. It is co-curated by Mr. Ace Le, Editor-in-Chief of the Art Republik; and Dr. Amandine Dabat, the 5th descendant of Emperor Ham Nghi.

 The oil painting Wheat field (1913) by Emperor Ham Nghi - Source: Lynda Trouvé

For the first time in Vietnam, over 20 original works by Emperor Ham Nghi - gathered from private collections - will be displayed in the exhibition space at Kien Trung Palace, a magnificent and ancient palace with an area of over 300 square meters. This is the ideal setting to honor the nearly 100-year-old works by Emperor Ham Nghi, taking viewers on a journey of art filled with nostalgia and emotion. The public will have the opportunity to admire precious works that reflect the inner world and artistic talent of the patriotic Emperor.

The exhibition features the collaboration of Vietnam's leading experts in restoration and preservation.

By LIEN MINH
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