General Vo Nguyen Giap through artworks

The display themed “General Vo Nguyen Giap through fine art works” presents to viewers photos shot by journalists Tran Hong and Nguyen Dinh Toan, oil paintings by Dang Xuan Hung, lacquer paintings by Nguyen Van Tuan, propaganda posters by Ha Huy Le, a portrait of General Giap made from 60,000 matches by artist Ngo Thi Thuc.

All works are showcased in a sophisticated and sharp way featuring the portrait, life and career of "the elder brother of the Vietnamese People's Army".

The event is part of diverse activities marking the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory.

The exhibition runs until May 10.

Several works displayed at the exhibition:

1 scale silicon statue of General Vo Nguyen Giap

A work of General Vo Nguyen Giap in a collection of posters of Dien Bien by author Ha Huy Le

“Strength of Vietnam” work by sculptor Tran Van Thuc

”People's General” oil painting by artist Dang Xuan Hung 3