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Visions of Viet Nam come to HCM City

Hcm CITY— French artist Nicolas Cornet began snapping shots of Viet nam and its people in 1988 when he first visited the country.

Having taken many trips around Ha noi Hcm city and other provinces, he still finds the country fresh and fascinating because of its changes in economy, culture and lifestyle.

Sixty of his latest colour photographs are now being shown at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum on Pho Duc Chinh Street.

His exhibit, Viet Nam, Debout, la Vie (Viet Nam, Stand up, Life), reflects the daily lives of Vietnamese people over the last 20 years.

"I think viewers can see my love for Viet nam through my works," says Cornet , who has travelled around Asia, including India, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Since first arriving in Viet Nam 20 years ago, Cornet says he found inspiration in Vietnamese people and their traditional lifestyle.

Married to a local woman, he believes the country is his second homeland.

One of his photos is Going to School, which features two little girls living in a fishing village in Ha long bay Quang Ninh Province rowing a boat on the way to school. The work reflects a beautiful scene of blue sky and water.

In Playing Chess, he uses natural light to depict two men playing chess at home in the afternoon sun, an image of a peaceful, rural life.

Through Cornet photos, viewers can sense the soul of Viet Nam and see the values of life, beauty and love.

The exhibition is part of French Culture Week launched by the French Embassy and its Vietnamese partners, which opened last Sunday, featuring music, movie and visual arts.

The exhibit is taking place at 97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1, HCM City from 9am to 5pm every day.

Source: VNS

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Visions of Viet Nam come to HCM City

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