Speaking at the opening ceremony on May 16, the museum’s director Nguyen Anh Minh emphasised the profound inspiration President Ho Chi Minh continues to provide to generations of artists. His life and legacy, captured through a wide range of artistic expressions, including paintings, sculptures, and folk art, remain powerful symbols of historical significance and deep public admiration.

On display are 60 selected works from the museum’s collection, using various media such as painting, embroidery, sculpture, and paper carving. Many artworks portray significant phases in President Ho Chi Minh’s life from his youth and revolutionary journey abroad to his leadership in the fight for national independence.

Highlighted pieces include “Cau Coong hoc khai tam" (Young Coong learns to read) by Van Giao, “Mua xuan Bac ve Pac Bo" (Uncle Ho visits Pac Bo in the spring) by Duong Tuan, and “President Ho reads the Declaration” by Nguyen Duong. Others capture his interactions with people of all walks of life, from visits to schools and farms to meetings with ethnic communities and healthcare workers.

International contributions are also featured, notably portraits by foreign artists David Thomas of the United States and Lee Sang Phil of the Republic of Korea.

According to the museum, the exhibition aims to honour President Ho Chi Minh’s immense legacy as a cultural icon and national hero, while offering visitors a deeper understanding of his life through visual arts.

The exhibition runs until May 30.

Valuable photos, documents highlight President Ho Chi Minh’s life and career

An exhibition showcasing valuable photos and historical documents on the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh opened on April 22 in Phuoc Hoi ward, La Gi township, Binh Thuan province.