Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese and Singaporean experts gathered at a seminarheld by the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) in collaboration with theNational Gallery Singapore (NGS) on July 22 to share experience in museumactivities.
The seminar focused on the study, collection and display of exhibits at museum,with experts sharing experience in document digitalisation and copyright,application of advanced technologies in information management, preservation ofcollections, and assessment of the risks while moving the exhibits.
In his open remarks, VNFAM Director Nguyen Anh Minh said that the seminar ispart of activities held in the cooperation framework between the VNFAM and NGS,laying foundation for both sides to consolidate their relations.
Opening four years ago, the NGS has become the world’s leading art museum, particularlyits leading experts in museology.
Minh expressed his hope that the Singaporean experts would share theirexperience with the Vietnamese sides, especially collecting and digitalisingrelated documents, setting up plan for exhibition, as well as managing andpreserving the exhibits.
The event also offered opportunities for staff of Vietnamese museums to learnhow to develop a modern art museum.-VNA