The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations on September 27 launched a painting contest for children to mark the 60th anniversary of Vietnam-Cuba diplomatic ties.

‘Hoi Dinh Chem’, a lacquer painting by Nguyen Van Ty, has fetched EUR832,000 (US$972,000) at a French auction, a record price for a Vietnamese artwork in Europe.

VOV.VN - A group made up of young volunteers have transformed the plain walls of homes throughout some of the villages located in suburban areas of Hanoi into beautiful mural paintings which showcase aspects of both nature and daily life.

VOV.VN - A group of young volunteers and teachers are transforming plain walls on a dyke on the outskirts of Hanoi capital into beautiful murals which showcase the nature, history, and daily life of the local area.

VOV.VN - A total of 60 paintings created by 11 members of an arts club based across the country have gone on show at the Fine Arts Museum in Ho Chi Minh City.