As many as 55 paintings capturing the land and people of Vietnam and foreign countries by 14 European artists are being displayed at an exhibition at the Da Nang Fine Arts Museum.

The painters, hailing from such countries as the UK, France, Russia, the Netherlands and Norway, are living and working in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province in the central region.

The exhibition, themed “Connection,” aims to enhance the international friendship, cooperation and exchange in culture and arts, while helping Vietnamese painters share experience with European colleagues.

It is also expected to bring foreign friends closer to Da Nang people.

The event will run until April 15.-VNA