Photo exhibit celebrates 40th anniversary of HCM City Photography Association
An outdoor photo exhibition about HCM City opened last weekend on Đồng Khởi Street to celebrate the 40th
HCM CITY — An exhibition of black and white photographs on Vietnamese people and culture especially the daily life of ethnic minority communities, is now open.
The event, organised by the HCM City’s Photography Association, is titled Cảm Xuc (Feeling). It features 59 photos from latest collections by members of the Gia Định Photography Club.
Many of the displayed photographs are of women and children in remote areas.
They include works by prize-winning photographers like Thai Phien, Hoang Thạch Van and Nguyễn Á.
Thai Phien is famous for having worked in the field of nude photography for decades. His works capture the original beauty of women.
“The art of black and white pictures presented by the Gia Định Photography Club will surprise viewers,” said Nguyễn Thục Quyen, a final-year student of the HCM City University of Architecture, who attended the exhibition’s opening ceremony.
“Their way of using different tones of gray, ranging from white to dark, will not fail to leave a strong impression on viewers, including professional photographers and painters.
“Through every single work at Cảm Xuc, viewers can discover more about Viet Nam, its history, culture and people,” Quyen said.
The exhibition has being held at the HCM City’s Photography Association, 122 Sương Nguyet Ánh Street, District 1, HCM City. — VNS