Museum launches space dedicated to folk and applied art

ABO/NDO- The Viet Nam Museum of Fine Arts held a ceremony on June 24 to launch an exhibition space dedicated to folk and applied art.

It was among activities in celebration of the museum’s 59th founding anniversary (1966-2025).

The new space showcases around 200 applied art artefacts from various ethnic groups alongside folk paintings and sculptures. These exhibits reflect the aesthetic beauty, spiritual life, intricate craftsmanship, creativity, cultural identity, and artistic values of Vietnamese culture.

The works on display were selected from more than 500 items in the museum’s applied and folk-art collection.

A visitor explores works on display at the space.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Nguyen Anh Minh, Director of the Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum, said that the launch of the new space was part of project started in 2022 to renovate the museum’s exhibition of the applied and folk-art collection.

Alongside the physical renovation, the museum developed a digital search software providing information and images of artefacts not currently on display, allowing visitors to explore the collection more deeply.

Advanced technologies such as 3D mapping projections and interactive screens have been applied to enhance the visitor experience, creating a distinctive space.

He stressed that Viet Nam’s rich natural resources and skilled artisans have fostered a thriving handicraft industry. Applied arts have flourished in diverse materials, serving practical life needs. The 54 ethnic groups across Viet Nam’s elongated territory have contributed to the diversity of applied arts.

Meanwhile, folk arts in Viet Nam have a time-honoured tradition, representing a treasure trove of artistic heritage. Folk paintings and sculptures originate from spiritual life, expressing hopes for happiness, faith, and beliefs, often carrying educational messages, and also playing a vital role in people's lives.

(Source: NDO)