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Young ambition: She by Le Hoang Bich Phuong, the only female in the final round of the contest. |
HA NOI — Eight artists are in the running for the Young Talent Prize 2010 award that is being organised by the Cultural Development and Exchange Fund (CDEF).
Members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite entrant by visiting www.cuocthitainang2010.com from October 10 to 31.
The short-listed paintings can be viewed on the website or at the Ha Noi Fine Arts College on October 18.
Organisers said the competition is designed to attract original, unique and creative artists.
The competition is held annually by the CDEF. In past years, the contest has varied its focus to include experimental music, modern dance and performance.
The eight short-listed artists are Dao Anh Viet, Luong Van Trung, Le Tran Anh Tuan, Nguyen Hong Phuong, Pham Tuan Tu, Le Hoang Bich Phuong, Nguyen Xuan Hoang and Nguyen The Hung.
The eventual winner will receive a grant of US$1,000 and be given the opportunity to exhibit his or her work.
This year, 165 artists entered the competition.
The eight finalists were selected for their aesthetic appeal, relevance, context and originality, according to the judges.
The CDEF also said that VND2,000,000 ($100) would be given to the best on-line comment on the winning entrant.
"The general observation of the works, which deal with life and social problems, show that young artists are now examining and reflecting upon not just the abstract but issues that are important to society. They are concerned about their own lives and the position of youth in the contemporary world," said Natasha Kraevski, a member of the judging panel. — VNS