Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty

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(VOVWORLD) -An exhibition on the beauty and purity of the Hanoi lotus flower is sending a message of cultural value, peace, and art to the world.
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 1An exhibition titled "Vietnam Lotus 2023- The art of purity" is co-organised by UNESCO and Vietnam Buddhist Shangha's Executive Council. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 2The exhibition showcases 75 paintings worth 20 million USD on the theme "Lotus" by Kim Duc. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 3Kim Duc poses with her paintings at the exhibition (Photo: dangcongsan.vn)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 4The paintings were created starting in 2020. (Photo: VOV)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 5 Kim Duc  and her artwork "Tenderness" (Photo: baodautu.vn)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 6The exhibition's aim is to spread positivity, love of life, and inspirations to overcome hardships. (Photo: VOV)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 7The space filled with images of the lotus flowers attract many visitors. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 8(Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 9"Lien Hoa Tinh Canh" (Lutus flower in a serene landscape) stands out among many other paintings. It features a lotus pond filled with aromas that awaken all the senses. "Lien Hoa Tinh Canh" was exhibited at the 9th National Buddhist Congress in 2022. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 10Aside from the lotus-themed works, visitors appreciate the original "Vo Tuong Lai" (Cover of Future) painting by artist Kim Duc. This world-famous picture sends a strong message of environmental protection and climate change, and was debuted at the UN Vesak Festival 2019. (Photo: phapluatxahoi.kinhtedothi.com)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 11(Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 12Artist Kim Duc decorates corners inside the exhibition with ornamental plants and flowers. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 13Her decorations are filled with lotus flowers, which are hard to come by in Hanoi this time of the year. The artist had to order the fresh flowers sent from the south of Vietnam. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 14In addition to the fresh lotus flowers, there are also baskets of other types of flowers created by Kim Duc herself. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 15The corners decorated with ornamental plants are photo zones. (Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)

Some of the works displayed at the exhibition: 

Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 16(Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 17(Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 18(Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)
Hanoi art exhibition showcases lotus flowers’ pure beauty  - ảnh 19(Photo: Le Chi, Tuan Minh)

“Vietnamese Lotus 2023-The art of purity” is open to the public until March 31, 2023 at Quan Su Pagoda (69 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi). Visitors are invited to special sessions with Zen Master Thich Minh Niem, Venerable Thich An Dat, and zen student Thich Khai Tuan. Two mini games themed “Loving Lotus” and “Purity in me” are also featured, where participants can win prizes worth over 4,000 USD. 


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