The “Colours of Tradition” art exhibition space is part of the series of activities related to Tet and Spring 2026, initiated by painter Bui Kim Hien. It is an important component in the journey of the art project “From Tradition to Tradition,” which began in 2020 at Nam Huong Communal House.
The project is implemented with the participation of lecturers from the Faculty of Painting, Viet Nam University of Fine Arts, with the aim of creating conditions for students and young artists to access, research, and practice art in a heritage environment.
Under the curation of painter Nguyen The Son, the artworks in the “Colours of Tradition” space are arranged harmoniously, respecting the architectural structure of the historical relic site, creating a subtle dialogue between contemporary art and traditional cultural heritage, and bringing the public profound aesthetic experiences.
Attending the opening ceremony, Trieu Khac Tien, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Painting, Viet Nam University of Fine Arts, highly appreciated the educational significance and sustainability of the project, while emphasizing the role of bringing traditional art closer to the younger generation through practical and experiential activities.
The exhibition introduces 52 works by 29 artists and 5 young painters, created using traditional materials such as lacquer, silk, do paper, and ceramics. The works reflect the fresh and vivid perspectives of the younger generation on cultural heritage, spiritual life, and the Old Quarter space of Ha Noi.
A highlight of the exhibition is the active participation of young artists. Their direct engagement in practicing, creating, and exhibiting artworks within a heritage space demonstrates the clear effectiveness of experiential art education. Through this, the children not only develop artistic skills but also gradually form aesthetic appreciation, nurture love, and raise awareness of preserving national cultural heritage.
Sharing at the exhibition, young painter Dao Thuy Chi (11 years old) emotionally said “I am very happy and grateful to participate in the project and have my work displayed in this exhibition space. I thank the painters who guided and created conditions for us to experiment with traditional materials that I had never tried before.” These sincere words are vivid evidence of the project’s success in inspiring and igniting a love for heritage in the younger generation.
Trieu Khac Tien, Deputy Head of the Faculty of Painting, Viet Nam University of Fine Arts, highly appreciated the educational significance and sustainability of the project, while emphasizing the role of bringing traditional art closer to the younger generation through practical and experiential activities.
The “Colours of Tradition” art space is open to the public from February 6 to February 28, contributing to enriching cultural activities during the traditional Tet holiday, while affirming a sustainable approach to heritage preservation and promotion: combining education – experience – creativity so that traditional artistic values continue to be inherited and developed in contemporary life.
