On the morning of October 20, the 2026 Vietnam Art Photography Exhibition will open at the seaside park area (next to Tram Huong Tower), Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province. The exhibition showcases 200 outstanding works selected from the 2026 Vietnam Art Photography Contest. The exhibition is organized by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition (under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism), in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.
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| The 2026 Vietnam Art Photography Exhibition is held at the Nha Trang seaside park area. |
The 2026 Vietnam Art Photography Contest received 9,291 works by 1,263 authors from 34 provinces and cities across the country. Among them were 7,756 single photos and 1,535 photo series, created from August 2024 to June 2026. From these, the organizing committee selected 200 works by 166 authors for display, including 156 single photos and 44 photo series. Outstanding works will be awarded prizes at the opening ceremony of the exhibition.
The works on display and awarded prizes reflect diverse themes about the people, culture, history, landscapes, and nature of Vietnam, along with various other content oriented toward the values of truth, goodness, and beauty. Each photograph conveys the artist's unique perspective and feeling about life. Through the lens, the beauty of Vietnam's land, people, and cultural values is authentically and vividly captured, contributing to promoting Vietnam's image to the domestic public and international friends.
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| International tourists show interest in the exhibition. |
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| The exhibited works reflect the diverse cultural identity of the country of Vietnam. |
Established in 2000 and held periodically every 2 years, the Vietnam Art Photography Contest and Exhibition has become a meaningful artistic activity. The contest contributes to creating a professional, healthy creative environment and inspiring the creative spirit of photographic artists. At the same time, it meets the increasingly diverse demand of the public for art appreciation, while discovering and honoring high-quality works rich in aesthetic and humanistic values.
XUAN THANH
