Greek Ambassador exhibits paintings of Vietnam
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Greek Ambassador to Vietnam Nikos D Kanellos is showcasing his paintings inspired by Vietnamese culture and landscape at a solo exhibition entitled "Kanellos in Vietnam".
The exhibition features some 70 large and 20 small paintings created over the last two years, expressing his love for the country and local people.
Kanellos not only a diplomat, but also an artist, a musician and a writer. This is the 19th exhibition he has organised abroad.
“I felt the difference on the first day living in Vietnam, it’s different than other places from which I came,” said Kanellos.
“I have talked with many Vietnamese people and we felt sympathy. I find inspiration from them, the faithful people.”
The exhibition will run until November 15 at V-Art Club in the Indochina Plaza, 241 Xuan Thuy Street, Hanoi.
Kanellos not only a diplomat, but also an artist, a musician and a writer. This is the 19th exhibition he has organised abroad.
A painting of Hanoi Old Quarter by Nikos Kanellos
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“I have talked with many Vietnamese people and we felt sympathy. I find inspiration from them, the faithful people.”
The exhibition will run until November 15 at V-Art Club in the Indochina Plaza, 241 Xuan Thuy Street, Hanoi.
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