Exhibition “Encounter”

09 am – 08 pm, 20 Aug – 30 Sep 2023
Gate Gate Gallery
55 Van Mieu, Dong Da, Hanoi

From August 20, 2023, the contemporary art gallery Gate Gate Gallery will officially open the exhibition “Gặp Gỡ| Encounter”, introduces more than 20 unique and outstanding works throughout the research process of artist Bui Thanh Tam from sketches of original ideas to the latest creations and experiments.

“Encounter” is a solo exhibition looking back at Bui Thanh Tam’s artistic journey from 2009 to 2023. In addition to the works that review each stage of art, Tam also released a new series “Adam Eva”, and “Children of the Dragon, Grandchildren of Immortal Sages” follows the practice and artistic thought from the exhibition “There is nothing behind” (2020). In the series “Adam Eva” and “Children of the Dragon, Grandchildren of Immortal Sages”, Tam found the tradition of Sinh village folk painting while continuing to use Dong Ho, Kim Hoang and Hang Trong paintings from the previous series of compositions. “More than 10 years from when the work was still innocent to the creations of the current period, I believe that as an artist I have a responsibility to be a pioneer, sharing the interesting inspirations of the artist. By spreading the meaning of love, which in my opinion has always helped us overcome all pain, heal the wounds of wars, natural disasters and epidemics, help us survive to this day and in the future”, Bui Thanh Tam shared.

The Circle: The Confluence of Tradition and Creativity

18 Aug – 18 Oct 2023
New World Saigon Hotel, 76 Lê Lai, Bến Thành Ward, District 1, HCMC

On August 18 2023, the artistic space ‘The Circle’ will officially launch with the first exhibition of photographer Thien Minh – ‘Hoa Mắt’ at New World Saigon Hotel, marking the initial collaboration between the prestigious 5-star hotel and the versatile contemporary art gallery, Gallery Medium.

New World Saigon Hotel, with its rich history and reputation as a preferred choice of presidents, excellent leader and renowned artists, stands as an emblem of tradition and elegance in the heart of Saigon. Gallery Medium, an art gallery with a fresh and open-minded style, aims to blur the lines between art, interior design and decoration – representing youthfulness and creativity. Through the synergy of these two icons, ‘The Circle’ is created, bringing a refreshing breeze to the art exhibition space with a youthful yet equally sophisticated style. ‘The Circle’ contributes to bringing art closer to people of all ages who lead enriched lives.

The exhibition area of ‘The Circle’ is created by the creative team from Gallery Medium, drawing inspiration from the dome in the lobby of New World Saigon Hotel. Despite being contained within a 7-meter diameter, ‘The Circle’ fully meets the requirements for a professional art exhibition. ‘The Circle’ is also likened to the ‘brain’ of the artist. Upon entering this space, viewers will feel connected and discover the creations within the minds of each artist.

In this collaboration, both New World Saigon Hotel and Gallery Medium aspire to build and encourage the development of Vietnamese art. The project is conceived as a playground and an opportunity for young artists to contribute their passion and spread spiritual value through each artwork.

The initiation of the art space ‘The Circle’ will take place at the New World Saigon Hotel on August 18 2023, featuring the opening exhibition ‘Hoa Mắt Sequel’ by renowned photographer Thien Minh.

Thien Minh shares that he wants to continue spreading his inspiration from the diversity of art in general and photography in particular, focusing on how to perceive beauty and capture it through his eyes.

Exhibition “Plastics: Pollution and Solutions”

Until Sep 17, 9 am – 6 pm, 
Floor 3, Lam Dong Provincial Children’s Activity Centre, 10 Ly Tu Trong Street, HCM City

Institut Francais in Vietnam and the Phố Bên Đồi Creative Studio in collaboration with the French Development Research Institute, are pleased to present the exhibition “Plastics: Pollution and Solutions”, scheduled to take place in July – September 2023.

The exhibition includes 21 panels of bilingual French – Vietnamese documents, making the journey from Hanoi to Hue and then Da Lat, to interpret the life of plastic from production to consumption in daily life until it is released into the soil and water environment.

The documentary exhibition “Plastics: pollution and solutions” will tell us about the life of plastic from the place of production to the place of consumption in daily life, until it is dispersed in soil and water environments. Although addressing the situation in Vietnam but not limited to a certain country or territory, the exhibition will help viewers understand and feel the local and global challenges related to plastics, a popular material, but its environmental consequences are becoming increasingly worrisome.

To face the plastic waste crisis, Vietnam’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has developed an expanded producer responsibility (EPR) regulation to regulate the “wildlife of plastic”, minimize waste and optimize the garbage collection and disposal chain. Through photo materials and charts with commentary produced by the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD), the exhibition is a true wake-up call that reminds us that we all have a share of responsibility and the ability to make out solutions.

Hidden Moment from the East – An Internet Troll

July 7– Oct 7
CUC Gallery, A4703 (Floor 47), Keangnam Hanoi Tower A, Duong Dinh Nghe Street, Hanoi

Cuc Gallery is pleased to announce Hidden Moment From The East: An Internet Troll — a solo exhibition by the emerging painter Nguyen Ngoc Vu.

Based in Saigon, this is Vu’s first ever show at Cuc Gallery in Hanoi, and it constitutes the second installment in his ongoing Hidden Moment series. The first installment was presented by Cuc Gallery at SEA Focus art fair in Singapore, with the title Hidden Moment From The East: The Internet Has No Filter. In this new chapter, the artist dives once more into the morass of internet culture, combining both Eastern and Western art historical idioms with the cutting-edge cringe of the day.

Exhibition “Praising impermanence”

09 am – 08 pm, 07 Aug – 03 Sep 2023
Annam Gallery, 371/4 Hai Bà Trưng, Võ Thị Sáu Ward, District 3, HCM City

Annam Gallery and Lan Tinh Foundation are pleased to present “Praising impermanence”, an inaugural solo exhibition of Hoài-Phương. This curated collection, overseen by Ace Le – founder of Lan Tinh Foundation, comprises over 30 paintings, each accompanied by a Haiku poem composed by the monk poet Pháp Hoan.

Out of a pool of over 600 poems, Hoai Phuong personally selected each poem based on her profound connection and sympathy. The painting titled “Eighty four thousand trees” embodied the vast forest of Buddhist preaching while reflecting her own feeling as she embarked on her artistic journey. The painting “Great Snow” is based on a koan of a Zen master who chopped down a Buddha statue to make a bonfire, making her question about the true nature of belief. The painting “Arid field” made her sympathize with the farmers from Mekong delta whose livelihood are endangered with water salinization and prolonged drought.

As a self-taught artist hailing from Saigon, Vietnam and now based in Bologna, Italy, Hoài-Phương has always been driven by a passion for drawing. She transformed this hobby into a lifelong career while pursuing her B.F.A in the United States, and now as a mother of two, she continues to nurture her art practice alongside her family.

Utilizing traditional Asian techniques such as painting with natural pigments and ink, Phương hopes to understand the essence of the past while also bringing a fresh perspective to her work. Her art is a fusion of Asian techniques and Western realism, reflecting her position as a diasporic Vietnamese constantly questioning her place and connection to her surroundings. Like a plant seeking to root itself in foreign soil, Phuong is always contemplating the East and the West within her heart.

Her work is a meditation on the interconnectedness of humanity and the natural world, a contemplation of the mysteries of the universe, and a search for hidden truths. Through her pieces, Phương weaves a poignant narrative of the human experience and the beauty of natural phenomena, showcasing her deep appreciation for the complexities and wonders of the world around us.

the kingfisher’s beak

19 Jul – 20 Aug 2023
Sàn Art, Units B6.16 and B6.17, Floor 6, Building B, Millennium MasterB
132 Bến Vân Đồn, District 4, HCM City

Sàn Art is pleased to collaborate with urban artist Liar Ben on the project, the kingfisher’s beak, a public art project that takes inspiration from every day’s life at Cù lao Nguyễn Kiệu, a small island that is attached to District 4.

Kingfishers are known to be amongst the most precise hunting birds despite their small bodies. They usually live close to the water and tend to observe their prey very carefully before swooping down from a perch. Playfully taking the role of a kingfisher, the artist carefully crafts and invites the audience into his playground, an expedition starting at Sàn Art, leisurely strolling along the canal and exploring the artworks amidst the scattered urban lives.

Taking a complicated urban space as the core, the project calls for the consideration of social and spatial relations during artistic production as well as consumption. We will be taking a strolling exercise, paying homage to ‘dérive’ but this time instead of drifting with no purpose, try to pay attention to how existing lives are layered on top of abandoned ones, how spaces can be treated as both cultural and political landmark, but at the same time, a playground… a concrete jungle suddenly turning into water under the beak of the kingfisher.

Liar Ben (b.1990), is an urban artist, who did not finish his schooling at the University of Fine Art, HCMC. His practices include street art, graffiti, art toy and his research focus on finding and making meanings out of the flow of urban life, to connect authentic local creativity to every day’s life. Some of his notable projects include Cô Mía (2012-now), Cơm Hộp (2019 – now), he’s now working fulltime as a very ham chơi artist, who likes to explore, observe and play with his art.

Dissonance III: Deep Forest Prologue

22 July – 31 Aug 2023
Vin Gallery, 35/8 Nguyen Van Dau, Ward 6, Binh Thanh District, HCM City

Dissonance III: Deep Forest Prologue by artist, Harumi Yonekawa. Living and working in Tokyo, Harumi Yonekawa has explored various lens-based media such as photography and sculpture for her installations since the early 90’s, and has developed an in-depth understanding and pursuing relationships between the existence of the body and the possibilities of reality.

The UK/Viet Nam Season 2023 
June – Dec 2023

 
The UK/Viet Nam Season will take place across Viet Nam, between June and December 2023 in order to celebrating the best of UK-Vietnamese partnerships across the arts, creative industries, higher education, and in English language. Its programme of events includes exciting workshops, performances, exhibitions, hackathons and more.

The UK and Viet Nam first forged a diplomatic relationship 50 years ago – this Season commemorates the 30th anniversary of British Council’s presence in Viet Nam. UK/Viet Nam Season is an opportunity to strengthen existing bonds and forge new creative partnerships between the people of both countries.

The UK/Viet Nam Season kicks off in June and will showcase the richness of the relationship between the UK and Viet Nam – from one-of-a-kind major festival performances, to interactive large-scale exhibitions that tackle global challenges, to works delving into the rich history of Vietnamese–British communities, or sonic journeys exploring the voices who have made a home in Hue City and Manchester. The Season is focused on building on the rich historic ties between the UK and Viet Nam, and how we create our future together.

Throughout UK/Viet Nam Season, British Council will actively support new educational resources that focus on how we can create a more sustainable world. These resources are designed for classrooms at all levels, so students and teachers can learn about the important challenges facing our planet and how they can make a difference.

British Council’ll bring together experts from both the education and language sectors, to help us address this global challenge and engage our communities in the conversation.

SICILY – Leica Photo Exhibition by Fulvio Bugani
 

Until Aug 31, 

Casa Italia Hanoi, No. 18 Le Phung Hieu street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi

Leica Vietnam proudly presents in cooperation with the Casa Italia the photo exhibition ‘SICILY’ from Leica International Ambassador – Fulvio Bugani on the occasion of 50th an-niversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Vietnam (1973-2023).

With his well-known “narrative instinct”, Fulvio Bugani brings 20 selected photographs that encapsulate the essence of Sicily. A world apart from the bustling city, Sicily embod-ies a rhythm of life that is slow and serene, like the gentle lapping of the Mediterranean Sea. This pace is dictated by the heat of the sun that rises high in the sky and sets when day is done.

Isolation in Sicily can be both a blessing and a curse, as it has the power to make or break a person’s emotions. As the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sicily stands as an autonomous region of Italy with a rich and complex history spanning thousands of years. It has been ruled by numerous civilizations including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Nor-mans, and Spanish, each leaving their indelible mark on the island’s culture, architecture, and cuisine.

Today, Sicily remains a captivating tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Through his lens, Fulvio Bugani captures the essence of this remarkable island, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the unique stories and emotions that Sicily evokes.

Province- Photo exhibition on Hoang Sa, Truong Sa Islands

Until Aug 23, 

Central Park of Quang Ngai Province

Featuring 110 photos about daily life of naval soldiers and residents in Truong Sa, along with visits by those from the mainland to the soldiers and residents on the islands and DK1 platforms there.

Among the 110 photos on display, the 60 by members of the Quang Ngai association reflect the daily life of naval soldiers and residents in Truong Sa, along with visits by those from the mainland to the soldiers and residents on the islands and DK1 platforms there.

Twenty others by the high command depict naval officers and soldiers’ training, combat readiness, and efforts to safeguard the country’s sea areas, as well as their actions to support and save fishermen working in the vicinity of Hoang Sa.

The remaining 30, provided by the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Information and Education, are file photos about Hoang Sa.

The exhibition is expected to help improve local people’s awareness of Vietnam’s seas and islands, particularly the role and position of seas and islands in the Fatherland construction and defence; inspire their patriotism and awareness of protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity; and introduce the works by members of the Quang Ngai association.

The display will last through August 23.