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The exhibition will serve as a retrospective of Redington’s etching works; Hanoi Thunder, his collection of Hanoi centric frenetic landscapes which are entangled and overlaid with landmark symbolism. This titled body of work is to be displayed alongside prints from his earlier epic folio “The Ten Kings of the Courts of Hell”, which was first shown in Hanoi back in 2002 at Art Vietnam. These two series are supplemented by single standalone etchings from throughout his print career. Etching have been part of Redington’s work since the mid 1980’s and the artist became an elected member of the Royal Society of Painter Printmakers (UK) in 1994. Redington draws inspiration, “From the masterful etchings of Rembrandt, the visionary illuminations of William Blake and the merciless insights of Goya.” Etching is process heavy and exacts all marks, intentional or otherwise, created in the image, making it part of the final printed piece. Born in London, he came to live in Hanoi 25 years ag...

An exhibition on the theme of costumes and daily life utensils of Vietnam’s ethnic minorities is underway at the multimedia library of Saintes City, France until June 30. Visitors to the exhibition in Saintes, France. Photo: VNA According to the organizers, the exhibition is one of the various activities to spread Vietnamese culture among the local population. The event is held under the “Vietnam is welcome in Saintes” program to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France in 2023. Besides, a fashion show was also held on February 9 by amateur models from Vietnam, which attracted a large number of people, both locals, and tourists in France. Nhung Lehoux, President of the Vietnam 17 Association and representative of the event’s organizers affirmed that the presentation of Vietnam’s ethnic minority costumes not only helps spread Vietnamese culture among the French but also encourages them to explore the country’s colorful culture by t...