Tô Lâm Visits Vietnam-Japan Sculpture Exhibition “Dialogues” in Kanagawa
Kanagawa, The Gulf Observer: General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm, accompanied by his spouse, visited the Vietnam-Japan Sculpture Exhibition entitled “Dialogues” in Kanagawa Prefecture on Tuesday afternoon, as part of their official visit to Japan.
The Vietnam-Japan Sculpture Exhibition is jointly organised by the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum and the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, in coordination with the authorities of Kanagawa Prefecture. The event brings together the creative voices of two nations through the medium of small-scale sculpture, reflecting the growing cultural closeness between Hanoi and Tokyo.
Leaders Briefed on Outstanding Works
During the visit, the directors of the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum and the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art introduced the Vietnamese leader and his spouse to a selection of outstanding sculptures created by artists from both countries. The presentation highlighted the artistic vision behind each piece and the shared values that connect the two artistic traditions.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and his spouse also spent time meeting and conversing with Vietnamese and Japanese sculptors, listening to them describe the artistic ideas and aesthetic messages conveyed through their works. The interaction underscored the importance both sides attach to the role of artists as cultural ambassadors.
More Than 30 Works at the Vietnam-Japan Sculpture Exhibition
The Vietnam-Japan Sculpture Exhibition features more than 30 distinctive works by contemporary artists from Vietnam and Japan. Participating artists range from established sculptors with strong individual styles to young talents born in the 1990s, offering diverse perspectives that together form a genuine artistic dialogue across generations and borders.
The exhibits showcase a remarkable range of materials. Visitors can experience the weight and permanence of stone, the reflective quality of metal, the rustic beauty of wood and the expressive surfaces of handcrafted ceramics. The collection also explores traditional materials such as lacquered wood, a craft deeply rooted in Vietnamese artistic heritage, alongside creative combinations of different materials. Each work offers profound reflections on people, nature and life.
A Platform for Cultural Exchange
Beyond celebrating diversity in artistic expression, the exhibition serves as a platform for cultural exchange, helping to strengthen friendship and people-to-people ties between Vietnam and Japan. Cultural diplomacy of this kind complements the political and economic engagement between the two countries, giving citizens on both sides a closer understanding of each other’s traditions, sensibilities and creative spirit.
The visit by Tô Lâm to the exhibition reflects the significance Vietnam places on cultural cooperation as a pillar of its relationship with Japan. By engaging directly with artists, the Vietnamese leadership signalled support for continued collaboration between museums, cultural institutions and creative communities in both nations.
Open to the Public
The “Dialogues” exhibition is open to the public free of charge from November 8 to 11 at the Kanagawa Prefectural Government’s Office in Yokohama city, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to experience the shared artistic journey of Vietnamese and Japanese sculptors.
