Xuan Hinh receives Evangelos Kotsioris, Curator of Architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, on a visit to his museum.
Speaking with Dantri, Xuan Hinh shared that he recently hosted Evangelos Kotsioris, Curator of Architecture at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, on a visit to his museum.
“We had an engaging discussion about contemporary architecture, traditional beliefs, and folk art and culture. Kotsioris was particularly impressed by the style and layout of my project,” said Xuan Hinh.
In recent months, many visitors from across the country have expressed interest in seeing the museum, but as construction remains incomplete, only close friends have been able to visit.
“Even though the museum isn’t officially open, many people are eager to explore it. I am now working hard to finalise the remaining parts so visitors can come soon,” he added.
The Mother Goddess Worship Museum is 5,500 square metres in the suburban district of Soc Son, Hanoi. Xuan Hinh built the structure using five million antique tiles and millions of century-old bricks collected from 500 homes across Vietnam.
Nestled within a 50-year-old orchard, the museum features original pillars and gates that connect harmoniously with nature.
The museum’s design includes exhibition spaces, an art gallery, and various functional rooms. Beyond its unique architecture, it houses a library dedicated to traditional Vietnamese performing arts such as hat van, hau dong, quan ho singing, and an extensive collection of ancient paintings and folk art.
Additionally, Xuan Hinh is mentoring young enthusiasts in traditional culture, aiming to pass on his passion for Vietnamese heritage.
A particularly rare feature is a collection of antique lime pots placed under an areca tree entwined with betel vines, a homage to the cultural significance of betel and areca in Vietnamese traditions.
Inside, the museum’s design embraces warmth and cultural authenticity, with beautiful paintings adorning the hallways.
Xuan Hinh’s Mother Goddess Worship Museum has been recognised as an outstanding contemporary architectural work and has received international acclaim in various architectural publications.
In 2016, UNESCO recognised the traditional worship of the Mother Goddess of the Three Palaces as an intangible cultural heritage.
