Exhibition “Heafod”

08:30 am – 05 pm, 25 – 31 Jul 2023
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi
66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

Join us for an exploration of the “Heafod” by Nguyễn Ngọc-Phương which offers a unique interpretation of the soul of man, selfless and/or ontological uncertainty and existential angst.

Be immersed in the latest collection of Nguyễn’s exceptional paintings, where the kinetic order he’s created gives life to his emotions, desires, and sensations in each and every art piece.

Come and experience the rift from the usual artistic structure, Nguyễn’s artwork promises to take you on a journey of deep contemplation and unparalleled beauty.

Exhibition: “Layers of Hanoi”

22 – 25 Jul 2023
3rd Floor, Ngo Quyen Fine Arts Exhibition Hall
No. 16 Ngo Quyen Street, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi

Inspired by the diversity and richness of Hanoi, from its architecture and history to modern life, “Layers of Hanoi” is a special theme portrayed through multidimensional artistic perspectives of the city’s beauty.

Each artwork in the exhibition is created by passionate young artists, carrying their own messages and meaningful insights about Hanoi. Through these creative artworks, participants can witness different layers of Hanoi, ranging from its architectural and historical layers to its cultural and human layers, forming the diversity of one of the most bustling capitals of Southeast Asia.

This exhibition promises to bring an exciting journey of exploration, showcasing not only the artistic beauty but also the profound significance of the artworks painted on recycled fabric canvas. With a focus on green and sustainable art through these unique pieces, the exhibition opens up opportunities to spread the message of recycling and environmental protection, while also exploring the cultural beauty of the city.

This project is sponsored by the ASEAN Social Impact Program by Fulbright University Việt Nam with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Rock Symphony vol.3

Jul 29 & 30, 8pm,
Saigon Opera House, 7 Công Trương Lam Sơn Street, District 1, HCMC

Who says rock music and classical music cannot co-exist? Rock Symphony Vol. 3 from the HBSO is presenting 17 classic rock and roll songs. Audiences will gain a new appreciation for some of their favorites when performed by a full orchestra and four singers.

The evening will begin with a full orchestral version “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summers. The winner of the inaugural Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal, it marked the legendary singer’s transition from disco to a more timeless R&B and rock sound. The song’s raucous energy complimented by the orchestra’s elegance will set the tone for the night.

Admissions: 1.500.000 – 1.200.000 – 900.000 – 600.000 – 400.000VNĐ (for student only)
Booking and delivery: 02838237295, 0989874517 (Ms. Hương), 0903604539 (Ms.Ngọc)

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.

What’s left behind the Rectum? – Chapter 2: The Great Excretion

Until Aug 13, 09 am – 08 pm,

Mơ Art Space, B3, 136 Hang Trong Street, Hanoi

This July, Mo Art Space cordially present to art lovers the solo showcase by artist Tèo Phạm, curated by Đỗ Tường Linh

Drawing inspiration from the philosophical writings of Martin Heidegger and Friedrich Nietzsche, the vibrant works of Tèo Phạm leave a strong impression on viewers with the concept of “excretion”. In his practice, he deliberately does not interfere much in terms of content and techniques, while calling his creative process a spiritual excrement – a grand excrement, implying a periodicity in what the mind and the spirit absorb and subsequently generate, the cycle of cause and effect.

Workshop and Film Screening “My Mother’s Tongue” of Jean-Baptiste Phou

02 pm – 05 pm, Sun 30 Jul 2023
Heritage Space, Fl.03 Armephaco building
No.8 Tăng Bạt Hổ st., Phạm Đình Hổ ward, Hai Bà Trưng dist., Hanoi

The program will start with the screening of My Mother’s Tongue, a short film of Jean-Bastiste Phou, that tells the delicate story of a mother and son who don’t share a common language, followed by a creative workshop. This workshop opens a safe and creative space to tackle some of the themes explored in the film My Mother’s Tongue, such as communication issues and regrets. Participants will be guided to write a letter expressing unspoken words or something they wish to say.

The film My Mother’s Tongue has been presented in several countries across Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Taiwan…) and the rest of the world (France, Germany, USA, Brazil). It will be presented in Vietnam for the first time, along with the workshop.

Jean-Baptiste Phou is a writer and multidisciplinary artist born in France to Chinese-Cambodian parents. First an actor, he performed in plays, and musicals, before writing and directing his own plays. He has extended his practice to visual arts and is currently developing work in sound, film, image, installations, and art performance. His work tackles issues around identity, migration, and minority experiences.

Pham Ha Ninh – Entrusted Conjectures

Until Aug 6, 11 am – 07 pm (except Monday)
Manzi Exhibition Space, No. 2 Hang Bun alley, Hanoi

Entrusted Conjectures – an open studio by visual artist Ha Ninh Pham. Presenting a new series of “sculptures – measuring instruments” as a part of his on-going project titled “My Land”

How much of our perception of the world is shaped by the way we measure it?

Measurement refers to various systems of apparatus, units and rules based on which the uncertainty of value is reduced and can be expressed in a quantity. The standardization in measurement establishes a mutual understanding of quantities, and provides the basic reference for many disciplines. Measurement, thus, is a cornerstone of science, a fundamental step in framing and constructing the world.

Exhibition “Neverwhere”

Until Aug 5, Tues – Sat, 10 am – 07 pm
Galerie Quynh, 118 Nguyen Van Thu, District 1, HCMC

In the vast expanse of the universe, we find ourselves in an infinitesimally small space, encountering endless mysteries that defy our understanding. Throughout history, artists and scientists alike have been captivated by the idea of parallel realities.

Drawing inspiration from quantum mechanics, string theory, and avant-garde art movements, Neverwhere delves into the uncharted territories of the imagination, transcending conventional norms and questioning the limitations of our perception.

The exhibition brings together six visionary artists – Nadege David, Cian Duggan, Sandrine Llouquet, Ngo Dinh Bao Chau, Trong Gia Nguyen, and Vo Tran Chau – who invite us on a mesmerizing journey through the intersections of art, science, and spirituality.

The title “Neverwhere” borrows from the eponymous novel by Neil Gaiman that depicts an unseen world beneath the sewers – LondonBelow– where strange destinies await, suggesting the idea of a physical space that does not yet exist in time.

Studio Visit Pham Xuan Canh

10 am – 06 pm, Sunday(s) 09, 16, 23, 30 July & 06 Aug 2023
Thạch Cầu, Long Biên, Hà Nội

On the occasion of Phạm Xuân Cảnh’s open studio, ‘A story of dreams’, Á is pleased to invite you to visit Cảnh’s studio for a private viewing of his photography practice in a showcase realized with his close friend, Nguyễn Huy An, in his own personal space.

When visiting his studio, please feel free to navigate the space and his showcase. If you have any questions, also feel free to ask him and talk to the photographer. If you are fortunate, you will also be invited to have a cup of tea and watch the trees in his garden.

Phạm Xuân Cảnh was born in 1979. Studied architecture at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering. A photography enthusiast and freelancer who practices personal documentary photography.

Eddie Ryan: The Weight of Things

Opening: 06 pm, Thurs 29 June 2023
Exhibition: 07 am – 07 pm, 29 June – 31 Jul 2023
Matca Space for Photography, 48 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

Worked in both liminal and post-liminal states*, ‘The Weight of Things’ intended to make manifest the ‘in between’ I found myself in on a number of fronts: I was between there and home as neither permanent resident nor naturalised citizen; I was classed as an expatriate, not an economic migrant even though the latter was the fact. I was continuing to work out the subtleties of engaging in cultural enquiry in a specific geographic location, operating within the boundaries of respect and the law of the country that gave me a place to live when I needed it most. Through exploring these nonmaterial aspects, I made work that’s subtly evocative of the nature of the place, the experience of the transition to successfully abide there, and to ‘placemake’ using photography as a partial conceptual mapmaking of the terrain of the infra-ordinary, the anti-sublime.

‘The Weight of Things’ as a title refers to the subjects that helped to articulate this situation: everyday objects in displacement and limbo, totems of protection employed by the migrant; photographs that visually articulated leaving, memory, arrival, and partial assimilation.

Eddie Ryan is a design educator and photographer currently living and working in Vietnam. A graduate of Central St Martins School of Art and Design, London, he began his creative career as a graphic designer. He utilises photography both figuratively and conceptually in digital and analogue forms, and his work has been exhibited physically, online and in print in Featureshoot, Air Magazine, ‘Behind The Portrait’ and ‘The Arab street II’ with Gulf Photo Plus, Vantage Point Sharjah 6, ‘The Art of Observation’ and ‘Car Habitats’ hosted by The Image Guide, and on Lensculture’s Critics Choice competition gallery. His work was also selected by Source Photographic Review as one of their MA/MFA selections for 2022 and was also chosen as one of The Pupilsphere’s Spotlight Artists the same year. He is a graduate of the MA Photography programme at the Belfast School of Art, Ulster University.

Screening of French films in Da Nang 

July 7-29, 5 p.m. every Saturday

METIZ Cinema

A new weekly event which will introduce French cinema's richness and diversity with a different film every Saturday.

Four films subtitled in English and Vietnamese.

Tickets: VND75,000.