(NADS) - On March 13, Da Nang - Quang Nam organized a Photography Gala and Photo Exhibition at APEC Park - Da Nang to celebrate the 72nd Anniversary of Vietnam Photography Tradition Day.
“After the separation of the provinces (Quang Nam - Da Nang), up to now, 28 years have passed, due to special reasons, the two units have only organized a joint exhibition twice, once in 2022 and this time, in 2025. Most of the current photographers in Da Nang city are from Quang Nam province, so the Executive Committee members of the two units' Associations have determined to make this time big, grand, magnificent and meaningful” - Artist Duong Phu Tam - Quang Nam Association and Quang Hai - Da Nang Association exchanged when discussing the plan to organize the photography Gala event "Tuong Masks through the lens of photography".
This is also a continuation of the exchange program "March Meeting in 2022" between the two units, with the meaning of connecting the friendship of the two artist teams, celebrating the anniversary of the traditional day of Photography.
The location of the composition was staged at APEC Park, the actors of Tuong artists of Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theater in Da Nang city performed Tuong mask makeup in front of the photographer's lens. In Tuong art, masks combined with the art of makeup and costumes are especially important criteria. The character tells the audience who he is (the character in the play he plays), his personality, identity, and role in leading the Tuong story according to the story. Tuong masks are so famous that they have been included in research as an art major. Experts also wish to have a perfect dictionary of masks in Vietnamese Tuong art.
“ The art of photography has recorded profound marks in the cultural and artistic life; truly reflecting the historical periods of the homeland and the country, contributing significantly to promoting the image of the landscapes, the traditional beauty of the people of Quang to domestic and international friends around the world …”, as Poet Nguyen Nho Khiem - Chairman of the Union of Literature and Arts Associations of Da Nang City - cannot lack the deep “fate” between photography and the object of reflection, the Tuong Mask. This is also the reason, to meet the photography community under the common roof of Quang Da, there is a separate Gala “Tuong Mask through the lens of photography”, along with the program “Exchange and discussion between Tuong artists and photography artists”.
In a series of events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Quang Nam province (March 24, 1975 - March 24, 2025); the liberation of Da Nang city (March 29, 1975 - March 29, 2025); towards the 50th anniversary of the reunification of the country (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025); the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists of Da Nang city and Quang Nam province organized the opening of an art photo exhibition with the theme "Quang Nam Da Nang - Motherland of love", with 134 art photos about the land, people, and culture of Quang Nam and Da Nang. The exhibition will be open until March 18, 2025 (at APEC Park - Da Nang).
“The emotions in me come back to the days when Quang Nam - Da Nang province (before 1997) was still alive, we were close and friendly, we created together, sent photos to contests and participated in regional and national photography competitions together. I hope that those days, and today, will continue in the future. That is also the idea and wish of the people who organized this photography Gala and art photo exhibition, as its name suggests “Quang Nam Da Nang – Motherland of Love”.
In the current era of rapidly developing digital technology, photography is not simply about capturing moments, but also a subtle fusion of art and technique. The exchange between generations of artists - from experienced seniors to enthusiastic young people - will help create a stronger legacy and development for Quang Nam - Da Nang photography.
Today's exhibition provides an environment for us to connect with each other, people who share the same passion for photography, so that the works do not only stop at artistic value but also convey meaningful messages about the homeland, people, and culture of Quang. I believe that, after this exhibition, each photographer will have new motivations, new ideas, new energy to continue creating and contributing to the art of photography of the homeland - NSNA Than Nguyen - Chairman of the Da Nang City Art Photography Association expressed his feelings.
At the event, the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists awarded the decision to admit new members and confer the title of Vietnamese Photographic Artist (A.VAPA) to three photographers Nguyen Anh Cuong, Nguyen Sanh Quoc Huy, and Pham Dang Khiem. Two Central members of the Association were conferred the title of E.VAPA (Excellent Photographic Artist) this time, namely Nguyen Van Quang and Huynh Van Truyen (Da Nang).
By March 2025, the Da Nang Art Photography Association (DAPA) had 83 members, including 24 members of the Central Association of Vietnam Photographic Artists (VAPA). The city's professional and amateur art photography team has now grown to nearly 200 photographers. The Quang Nam Provincial Photography Association has 30 members, including 16 members of the Central Association of Vietnam Photographic Artists (VAPA).
Some pictures at the event.
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