Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

From September 29th to November 17th, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) introduces solo exhibition “ĐẤT – EARTH” with over 70 abstract paintings, demonstrating unique experiments by renowned Vietnamese artist Lý Trực Sơn. EARTH features 71 latest artworks by Lý Trực Sơn, mostly created over the past three years, from 2021 to 2024, with 16 large-scale paintings up to 4.2 m x 2.1 m in size. Following his success with sanding lacquer and Dó paper, this exhibition marks a significant milestone in Lý Trực Sơn’s career, showcasing the culmination of ten years of relentless creativity and exploration in pursuit of a new artistic language.  Driven by a deep ambition to craft a distinctive artistic language, Lý Trực Sơn embodies the spirit of Western art, drawing inspiration from pre-Renaissance ideals and the artistic languages of Tapies, Rothko, Giacometti, and Uecker, while also embracing the cultural essence of the East, evident in the folk motifs, patterns, and forms of the Lý and Trần dynasties. Experimenting with primitive natural materials such as soil, stone, sand, and plants, Lý Trực Sơn taps into the primal origins of abstract language, striving to capture and preserve the enigmatic mysteries of the time and space in which he exists.  Having ...

From August 3rd to September 3rd 2024, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will present the Hanoi – Saigon Sculpture Exhibition 2024 with nearly 100 artworks from 37 artists across Vietnam. This marks the second time VCCA has accompanied the exhibition series, promoting the development of Vietnamese modern sculpture, as well as bridging the gap between art and the general public. Hanoi – Saigon Sculpture Exhibition 2024 introduces nearly 100 artworks from 37 artists of various generations across the country, including both established and emerging names. This year's edition emphasizes the dynamic between the old and the new in an effort to navigate modern sculpture’s position in the general heritage of Vietnamese sculpture. Modern sculptors, as they inherit the rich and enchanting visual language and materials from Indigenous cultures, persist and expand their creative practices using resources specific to the modern age. They utilize a range of materials such as composite, metal, stone, spray foam, and found objects, and draw inspiration from timeless themes like love and nature as well as modern societal and personal issues. This approach reflects the multidimensionality of modern Vietnamese sculpture. Hanoi Saigon Sculpture Exhibition 2024 features works by pioneering sculptors Đào Châu Hải and Lê Thị Hiền, alongside ...

Time: 10:00 - 21:00 | From 20.4.2024 to 16.6.2024 Location: Trung tâm Nghệ thuật Đương đại Vincom (VCCA) B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội Ticket: 50.000VND - Adult ticket 40.000VND - Student ticket (valid student card required); kid ticket (kid below 1,3 m) How to buy tickets: Please book tickets online or buy tickets directly at the counter to visit the exhibition. Special offers when buying tickets directly at the counter: Buy 1 get 1 free every Monday and Wednesday Special offers when buying tickets with group: * Only applicable when purchasing at the counter Group of 05 - 09 people : 10% off Group of 10 - 19 people : 20% off Group from 20 people : 30% off From April 20, 2024, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) opens a digital exhibition called "Image Re-image". The exhibition introduces classic works of Cubism, one of the revolutionary painting movements in art history, with more than 130 artworks by six world-famous artists: Pablo Picasso, George Braque, Jean Metzinger, Fernand Leger, Marie Laurencin and Marcel Duchamp. — Cubism, a revolutionary movement in the early 20th century art scene, stands as one of the most transformative visual styles of its time. Amidst the backdrop of evolving societies, shifting patronage, and diverse geographic ...

BONG TO CONCERT 📍 Time: 20:00 - 21:30pm, Saturday 30 December 📍 Location: VCCA Vincom Center for Contemporary Art, B1-R3 Floor, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Ha Noi 📍 This event has no participation fee and is open to audiences 12 years and older. Audiences attending the event need to buy tickets "A Tide of Emotions" as below: ♦️ 100.000VND - adult ticket ♦️ 80.000VND - student ticket (applicable when showing valid student card) 📍 Registration link: https://forms.gle/zrz1c3nCeSwDNvGw5 *The event has a limited number of participants, please register and complete your ticket reservation in advance to ensure your rights to attend. —------ Life is like a wave crashing in the ocean. It happens fast but makes its mark in the sand. A life journey is like a long thread of silk weaving countless visible and invisible connections in which every moment is complete and unique, together weaving the tapestry of life. We invite you to the "Bong To" concert to smoothly immerse yourself in the vibrations of "A Tide of Emotions", trace the imprints and memorable moments of "a lifetime" through the musical journey from Schubert in a Mug's artists . In which, each song will appear in turn as glimpses of images leading the audience through different levels of ...

♦️ Time: 10:00 - 21:30 | From October 4th, 2023 to March 30th, 2024 ♦️ Location: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi   ♦️ Exhibition ticket price: 100,000VND - For adult 80,000 VND - For student (applicable when presenting student card) 50,000VND - For kids (height from 1-1.3 m) (Children under 1m in height are not admitted to the exhibition for safety reasons.)   ♦️HOW TO BUY TICKETS: PLEASE BOOK TICKETS ONLINE AT THE LINK HTTPS://BIT.LY/DATVETRIENLAM  OR BUY TICKETS DIRECTLY AT THE RECEPTION DESK TO VISIT THE EXHIBITION.   From October 4th, 2023, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will open the exhibition " A Tide of Emotions," introducing the installation of Japanese female artists to the Vietnamese public. Chiharu Shiota is one of the world's leading names in conceptual art.   Chiharu Shiota is among the most active and successful contemporary artists in the world today, whose works have been displayed in many prestigious museums and exhibitions in the region. She was chosen as the artist representing Japan at the 56th Venice Biennale (2015), one of the oldest and most reputable international art events in the world, held every two years in Venice, Italy. Chiharu Shiota is well known for her spectacular and ...

No. 1 "WALDSTEIN" Pianist: Nguyen Duc Anh Guest speaker: Mai Hanh Time: 19:30 - 21:30, Saturday, July 29th, 2023 Venue: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi The "Waldstein" concert is part of Nguyen Duc Anh's ambitious project, "32 Sonatas of Beethoven – A Journey of Endless Creation," where he will perform all 32 sonatas of the legendary German composer Ludwig van Beethoven for the first time in Vietnam. Throughout the nine series shows, Nguyen Duc Anh will carefully select works that meet specific criteria to ensure a well-balanced project. The Waldstein Sonata, also known as "L'Aurore," which means dawn, is a renowned musical piece that exudes positive energy and invigorates listeners. Beethoven meticulously chose its name to emphasize the profound impact that classical music can have on the human psyche. The "Waldstein" Piano Recital will showcase four of Beethoven's most notable sonatas: No.1 (Op. 2/1), No. 13 (Op. 27/1), No. 21 (Op. 53), and No. 24 (Op. 78). These sonatas were hand-picked for their distinct qualities and are sure to deliver a vibrant and electrifying musical experience to all those in attendance. ...

Ha Manh Thang is a notable figure in Vietnamese abstract painting, known for his distinct language and style of composition.Ha Manh Thang is a notable figure in Vietnamese abstract painting, known for his distinct language and style of composition.   Ha Manh Thang's "Ethereal Scapes" is a series of 37 landscape-inspired pieces created over the last five years. Thang explores the ever-changing nature of the landscapes and the connection between external reality and internal perception. The works lean towards abstraction and convey the absorption and transformation of the landscape's spirit within the soul.   Ha Manh Thang's "Ethereal Scapes" marks a significant shift in his exploration of abstraction, particularly in the treatment of the painting's surface. He incorporates various materials, including oil paints, acrylics, gold leaf, coal powder, and copper plates, each contributing to the abstract representation of the landscape.   The exhibition "Ethereal Scapes" Opening ceremony at 4PM, July 15th 2023 Exhibition duration: July 15th to July 31th, 2023 Opening hours: 10AM to 9AM everyday  Free entrance ...

The exhibition has been curated by painter Le Thiet Cuong, with the presence of 9 artists living and working in the Hanoi - Saigon area, including: Trần Văn An, Quách Bắc, Ngô Đình Bảo Châu, Nguyễn Trần Cường, Đỗ Hiệp, Trịnh Cẩm Nhi, Thái Nhật Minh, Vũ Bình Minh, Lương Văn Việt.   ‘ASK’ gives way to many artistic questions: what is painting? What is sculpting? What is arrangement art? What is art in general? Questions from everywhere, never before have artists brought the answer to ‘destiny’ by ‘personalizing the present’. Each occurrence had been ‘asked’ and ‘answered’ in their own way. Some artist take inspiration from the mundane things in life, like in the ‘Ashes’ series of sculptures by Tran Van Anh or the series of arrangement pieces ‘quotes’, taken from direct experiences of Ngo Dinh Bao Chau after the horrifying period of floods which happened in the central region of Vietnam. Or the minimalist shapes that show the desires of humans by Luong Van Viet.    Some artists found the wide and open nature like in the large sculptures of Vu Binh Minh, or felt themselves in the mesmerizing flow of time and space like in the paintings of Nguyen Tran Cuong, ...

The VCCA along with the South Hoi An Vinwonders proudly presents the “in-Betweeness” exhibition, happening from 05/11/2022, introducing over 60 artworks from 42 artists curated by researcher Do Tuong Linh.    Like the art critic Homi Bhaba wrote, “In-Betweeness” is a crucial state in our day and age. ‘Mediary spaces’ are the terrains that build upon the strategies of personalities - of individuals or groups - pioneering the ability to recognize new personal identities, the hiding places of creativity, of collaboration and discussion, all in the act of identifying ideas about society. It is the appearance of overlapping points - intermingling and the movement between different categories - that is the personal and collective experience of character, community, and the importance of core cultural values.    Taking inspiration from the mediatory space of Hoi An, a city rich with history and culture along with it being one of the hubs for trading in Vietnamese history, “In Betweeness” brings over 60 sculptures and arrangements by 42 artists from different generations and perspectives, being introduced in Hoi An for the first time.   “In Betweeness” is the meeting of similarities and differences with the hopes of creating the sense of interweaving and overlapping ideas, allowing for a new ...

From 19/08/2022, Vincoms Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) introduced the exhibition ‘THE THREAD OF CONNECTION”, displaying nearly 80 artworks from 24 young artists, alumni of the Vietnamese Art University under the mentorship of artist-curator Nguyen The Son.   Silk is one of the materials brought into teaching and creation in the artistic development process in Vietnam for  almost a century, ever since the Dong Duong college of Art, subsection of Dong Duong University (predecessor to the Vietnamese Art University of today), was established. Many generations of teachers and students have tried to find ways to utilize silk, note-worthy artists such as  Nguyễn Phan Chánh, Alix Aymé, Nam Sơn, Lê Văn Đệ, Mai Trung Thứ, Lê Phổ, Lê Thị Lựu,... have together sought out a voice for this traditional material, enriching the flow of Vietnamese art. Along with lacquer, sil on its own have become an artistic material closely linked with the traditional spirit of the Vietnamese people, of the Eastern feelings along with the modern Western aesthetics, creating a material that meets in the middle of traditional and modern.    With ‘The Thread of Connection’, artists again together widen the growth of silks expressions, parallelly showing a personal perspective in their artworks. Artworks aren’t ...

The VCCA in collaboration with VINPEARL have organized the accommodation - art creation camp  PHÚ QUỐC UNITED CENTER ART RESIDENCY from 06-21/11/2021, with the help of 25 artists in categories such as paintings, arrangement, sculptural,   Aiming to bring a positive message and inspire during the ‘new normal’, as well as pushing for the recovery of the world and specifically Vietnam and Phu Quoc, the exhibition introduces nearly 40 artworks linked with the topic of nature, the ocean and the people of Phu Quoc at the Công trình Huyền thoại tre art space in Grand World Phu Quoc. “In a world currently being heavily affected by the pandemic, a creation camp such as Phu Quoc United Art Residency is a breakthrough activity that will show professionality. Here is a model, a way to organize artistic events for the foreseeable future” curator Trinh Tuan shares. ...

Photography exhibition ‘Unexpected paths: Views from Europe’ organized by Hanoi French institute, L’Espace along with Vincoms Center for Contemporary Art from 12/05/2021. The exhibition brings artworks by 8 photographers from 8 different European countries, each project has been curated by the national culture administration, aimed to bring new points of view and hopes to narrow the space between culture and concerns.    Through the eye of foreign photographers, Vietnam appears on a different spectrum from what we normally see. If the project by Nguyen Thi My Lien (Swedish) describes the journey of studying and respecting core cultural values that affect personal life, then Alexandre Garel (French) admires the uniqueness of modern Southern Vietnamese architecture, while AVictorie Sivik (Polish) brings the viewer to the world of Hanoi’s underground music scene. Meanwhile, Nic Shonfeld (English) worked with local fashion designers to breathe new life into the weavers of the minorities of the mountainous regions of Vietnam.   Moreover, the project by Malte Sanger (German) researches the innovations in technology that are slowly moving into people’s living environment, while Loes Heerink (Dutch) asks a question about the collaboration between us and nature. Directly after, we have a story about the bravery shown by fishermen of the Mammellone ...

    With the topic of keeping the oceans beautiful, reducing plastic waste, ‘Living Ocean’ will bring a diverse display of large proportions, gathering more than 50 artworks by many established artists as well as young talent.    In the many displays, holds artworks by 3 established photographers, Ngọc Thái, Dương Minh Long, Lê Hồng Linh, artworks by 4 painters Bùi Thanh Thuỷ, Quốc Thắng – Bình Nhi and Phạm Trần Quân, especially 2 arrangement pieces by artists Đỗ Hiệp and Nguyễn Minh Hiếu.   This time, the  Davines Art Series has the presence of 11 groups of young artists with 11 short films - reflecting on lively, true stories and different points of views on how the oceans can be protected.   All artworks  have been curated and arranged carefully under the supervision of the exhibition’s curator, artist Lê Thiết Cương in the modern, open and contemporary space of the VCCA, like a symphony of photography, paintings, arrangement art and short films.   The exhibition holds a message of beauty and the importance of the ocean, meanwhile calling for respect and protection for the oceans, as much as people value their own homes. From small, every day acts of protection, each person should be more aware and self conscious ...

Vincoms Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) gladly introduces ‘images and distances’ the first time bringing to the Vietnamese audience artworks by two world famous artists, Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, using digital versions.    The exhibition displays 16 high quality artworks by two Austrian artists, including the most famous artworks, such as ‘the kiss’, ‘portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer I’, ‘life and death’, ‘tree of life’ by Klimt; ‘Self portrait with lowered head’, ‘Mother and son II’, ‘Four trees’, ‘Cardinal and nun’ by Schiele    Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele were alive during the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th in Vienna - a place and time of new cultural changes, along with many other famous people in Austria such as Adolf Loos, Otto Wagner, composer Arnold Schönberg, Alban Berg and Sigmund Freud, father of modern psychology. In a place commonly regarded as the birthplace of many modern eras, Klimt and Schiele had broken away from the framework of art academia, in order to create many new and interesting forms of expression.    Gustav Klimt was the root of the symbolist movement, the person who founded the Vienna secession group being an escapist and pioneer in art. His artworks combine shapes ...

  The curator for ‘the foliage 2’ is the VCCA’s artistic director Mizuki Endo. The exhibition features artworks in many different styles, from realism, expressionism, surrealism to arrangements, etc. from ten young artists chosen by Mizuki Endo and artist Pham An Hai - the mentor for the young group of artists, picked by Viet Art Now.   The exhibition includes 34 artworks from artists: Nguyễn Nghĩa Cương, Hà Phước Duy, Tạ Minh Đức, Phạm Hà Hải, Triệu Minh Hải, Lê Phi Long, Nguyễn Đức Phương, Vũ Đức Trung, Lương Trung, Vũ Ngọc Vĩnh.   Continuing the spirit of ‘the foliage’, ‘the foliage 2’ opens space for new and diverse forms of expression: with consultation, thought and combination among artists as well as between artists and the viewers. The interaction between the artworks and the signature architecture of the display space create a display and arrangements that can only be seen at the VCCA.    The exhibition is open from 9/6/2018 until 15/7/2018 at the VCCA, B1 – R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City (72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội). Throughout the exhibition, the VCCA will arrange three talks with the artists on 16/6, 30/6, 14/7 along with minishows and workshops. Detailed programming will be updated on ...

The ‘Shadows and Shapes’ exhibition - artist Le Thiet Cuong   From 27/4 to 20/5/2018, the VCCA presents the ‘Shadows and Shapes’ exhibition - introducing 22 oil paintings on canvas - the newest set of artworks by artist Le Thiet Cuong, made in 2016 and 2017.   Taking inspiration from the simple, familiar subjects such as streets, houses, trees, rivers and furniture, he transformed and changed their appearance. According to Le Thiet Cuong ‘the subject is a material. But who knows if that familiarity could be more unique through the use of shadows and shapes, suggesting something other than just shadows and shapes’    Le Thiet Cuong has been a minimalist artist for 30 years (1988 - 2018), practicing and experimenting with many different pathways (lightness, coloring, shapes and form, etc.) in this exhibition, the viewer will be able to have a very different minimalist approach. Commenting on the effects of Buddhism and its scriptures on  Le Thiet Cuong, critic Phan Cam Thuong states “perhaps the artist wants to build a new form of ‘artistic meditation’ where art can hold symbolistic and suggestive value.”   22 new artworks express that spirit: little shapes, little color, large empty spaces, peaceful, speechless. The story and emotion felt through the peace ...

‘RETROSPECTIVE’ focuses on the matured artistic style of artist Le Kinh Tai that’s deeply personalized in his artworks. Having a spiritual nature, ‘airing out his ego on the canvas’ instead of just ‘conquering the visual beauty’, the artworks introduced in ‘RETROSPECTIVE’ are all special with deep meanings to them.    The similarities between each piece are the satirical nuances, mocking of, and exploration of the issues that revolve around people’s ego, despite seeming to be hidden in the cultural and societal forms of communication, the conversation is simulated between ‘Humans' and ‘People’.  With ‘RETROSPECTIVE’, Le Kinh Tai doesn’t simply ‘look back’ at the path walked but also reflects upon himself, looking at the stages of change deeply rooted in the 20 years of creation.    Admiring artwork by Le Kinh Tai, the viewer can feel the positive energy between a space filled with the colors of life, of 21st century citizens, breathing with the modernity of a consumer society - where different values collide, conflict and mesh together.    Le Kinh Tai is one of the special phenomenons in Vietnam’s contemporary art scene with a controversial style, receiving polarizing criticism from many different angles. The artist who graduated from Vietnam’s University of Art in 1997 has ...

Guests: Curator – art researcher Ace Lê; artist Xuân Lam Moderator: Trương Uyên Ly   Time: 15:00 - 17:00 , Saturday 29th April, 2023 Location: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi. VCCA is honored to host the talk: "Artists encountering the market – a constantly shifting scene” with the participation of curator and art researcher Ace Lê, artist Xuân Lam, moderated by Trương Uyên Ly. The talk opens up a space for open and honest dialogue, bringing together art practitioner from different areas: artists, curators, and researchers to share information, insights, and practical experiences on career path development in relation to the domestic and international art market. The discussion will bring up diverse perspectives and ways of accessing and participating in the market, identifying challenges and opportunities to adapt to the constant changes and movements of the supply-and-demand system, as well as proposing directions for building and developing the art market in Vietnam. Ace Lê is a curator and researcher specialising in Vietnamese art. He is Sotheby’s first Country Head for Vietnam. In 2022, he guest-curated Sotheby’s pioneering exhibition held in Ho Chi Minh City titled “Timeless Souls: Beyond the Voyage – Hồn Xưa Bến Lạ”. Ace ...

From January 12, 2023, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will open the digital exhibition "THIS IS NOT A DREAM" - the first time in Vietnam to introduce nearly 100 classic works in digital versions of two great Surrealists Rene Magritte and Frida Kahlo. Rene Magritte (Belgium, 1898-1967) and Frida Kahlo (Mexican, 1907-1954) can be seen as the two extremes of Surrealism and the negative. If Frida - who always paints his own reality, Rene paints everyone's reality - with a twist somewhere. Magritte's works, from murals, magazine covers, to classics, are all aimed at an audience. To interact with the audience, Magritte is interested in creating puzzles, unknowns, and visual tricks. He wanted to paint the impossible as a form of realistic expression, thus free from coincidences and coincidences, which was the opposite of contemporary Surrealist painters. Conversely, Frida Kahlo's work was introspective. She made her work for herself, true to her own vision, first and foremost about exploring her own identity. Like the painting "Two Fridas" painted in 1939, Kahlo uses painting to explore ‘the reality of her own body and her consciousness of that reality; in many cases the reality dissolves into a duality, exterior reality versus interior perception ...

Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) and VinUniversity (VinUni) collaborate to organize the art exhibition programme Future of Time as part of the VinFuture Science Week, from 21 January 2022 to 15 February 2022.    Public art and artworks have long been an indispensable part of renowned universities around the world, through which their visions and philosophies are conveyed. That is the reason why, to bring positive and inspiring messages to the educational community, the pupils and students when they come back to school, the Future of Time Workshop and Art Showcase, initiated by VinUniversity and the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), has started a series of art activities from 08 January to 15 January 2022, and the artworks produced during the period will be put on display from 21 February 2022.  The highlight of this programme is the site-specific art, which is created and exhibited entirely on the campus of VinUniversity. This art form is such an interesting challenge for the artists since they have to find inspirations from their surroundings, and create a connection between the artwork and the place that makes up its existence. Throughout the workshop, the artists have received earnest support from VinUni students – the art-loving ...

"TRANSFORMING" Stone Sculpture ExhibitionFree entranceTime: 10:00 - 21:00, 10/10/2021 - 02/01/2022Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA)B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nộiwww.vccavietnam.com | www.fb.com/VCCAVIETNAM ...

"COLORFUL SILENCE" - A digital exhibition by Claude Monet and Pierre Bonnard. From March 19, 2021, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will open the digital exhibition "Colorful Silence" - to introduce 50 digital version works of two great artists - Frenchman Claude Monet and Pierre Bonnard - the first time in Vietnam. Oscar-Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) was the founding painter of the French Impressionist School, who was consistent with the philosophy: emphasizing one's style of expressing perception before nature, especially with outdoor paintings. The term "Impression" is derived from the name of Monet's "Impression, Rising Sun" painting when it was displayed in the Impressionists' first independent exhibition at "Salon de Paris" in 1874. With the desire to capture images in the French countryside, Monet has applied the method of painting a scene many times at different times to record the changes in light and the changes of the seasons during the year. Pierre Bonnard (1967 - 1947) is considered as an important figure who "bridged" the School of Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. In 1912, Bonnard moved to Vernonnet, not far from Giverny - Monet's home, the two quickly bonded, corresponded and regularly met. Contrary to Monet, Bonnard is known for its bold ...

Lights on, then off. Lines. Theatre. Audience.  «Like a sentence, a word made up of simple syllables, are we made of immutable matter under the various tumult of humankind? Our love is like the love of everyone, isn't it? Are our tears the origin of all crying? Yet, each of us loves and cries for ourselves, not anyone else.»(*)   At a corner of VCCA where lights turn on, then off, you will sit in the center of the space and become a part of the contemporary theatre performance. When a light turns on in a certain corner, the performers and you will connect with each other through different pieces: the voice, the stage, and the characters.   We are pleased to present "Drama Theatre: Translation and Performance", a special event organized by ATH - Drama and Arts Space, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) and Hanoi Grapevine, taking place at 14:30 on Saturday, October 5, 2019.   Register at: ----- Drama Theatre: Translation and Performance" is a project initiated by ATH - Drama and Arts Space with the participation of theatre director Ha Nguyen Long. The project lasts 10 months, consisting of three phases: Translation of works, Workshop and seminars, Production of a play and performance. The project ...

A thrilling and fascinating story told by music about Pum and his journey to save the drought garden. How did Pum find the Sun and Rain? Would his mother's garden be green again? Children, let's come and listen to the story through a rustic, free-flowing "voice" of bamboo musical instruments and many other ethnic instruments.   The program will take place at 19:30, June 1st 2019 as a special gift that VCCA is please to bring to all kids on this year's International Children's Day.   Register at https://tinyurl.com/y4bm876f   ---- Performers   Conductor Dong Quang Vinh Dong Quang Vinh is a talented young conductor who is frequently invited to conduct for many leading orchestras in China, Vietnam and abroad. Born into a family with long music tradition, Dong Quang Vinh has the ability to perform a variety of ethnic instruments and has represented the country many times to perform on many major international stages. In Vietnam, he currently works as conductor and lecturer at the Department of Theory, Composition and Conducting at Vietnam National Academy of Music; conductor and artistic director of Hanoi Voices International Choir; artistic director and soloist of New Vitality Bamboo Orchestra and Japanese Waraku Bamboo Orchestra; Guest conductor of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet ...

VCCA is pleased to invite you to join us in the art tour of exhibition "Reflective impressions: van Gogh and his works" that will take place at 10:30 on Saturday (March 9, 2019). In the exhibition, images of 35 artworks of the Dutch artist, including the famous Sunflowers, Self-portrait, Almond Blossoms… are presented on large screens, the layers of the brush strokes will also be enlarged in size, giving viewers a close-up view of every detail, every contour in the paintings.   With the companion of artist - art educator Vu Do, the art tour will be an interesting journey for you to explore and appreciate the unique works of van Gogh through a new and interesting way.   Register link: http://tinyurl.com/y3b4726g.   ---- Art tour of the exhibition "Reflective impressions: van Gogh and his works" Time: 10:30 - 11:30 Venue: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi ...

VCCA proudly presents "Touch - Vibration", a series of impromptu interactive performances taking place in the exhibition space "Xe Đạp Ơi" by Vietnamese-born French artist Thu Van Tran, with the music of the performer Bui Linh Ha and the voice of stage artist Nguyen Hoa My.   Blended in nostalgia is not only memory of an individual but also of humanity, resulted from collision and mingle of stories and emotions, including obsessive rubber plantations, the traumatic Agent Orange, the continuation of the deadlock between the two historical periods, expectations and despair...   The installations of Thu Van Tran, thus, also evokes memories of Marguerite Duras in her novel "A dam against the Pacific", which will be used as material for the interactive performance by artists Linh Ha and Hoa My.   The two artists will improvise with the words in the novel imbued with gentle but also intense memories of colonial Indochina by famous French writer Marguerite Duras.   A narrator and a singer, through personal lenses, mingling with the memories of Thu Van Tran and Duras. The performance opens an interactive space between various materials: body, voice, utterance and electronic music. Hoa My and Linh Ha will not only improvise with the memories of Thu Van Tran ...

VCCA is pleased to present "The Art of Ha Manh Thang: In | Out. Space | Time", an art talk during “Ellipses” exhibition introducing new works of Ha Manh Thang, one of the most prominent faces of the Vietnamese art scene. The event will take place at 10AM, Saturday on January 5, 2019.   Ha Manh Thang's series of work in “Ellipses” is inspired by the artist’s extensive collection of Vietnamese antiques. Antiques has become a great source of inspiration for him due to its signs of time and the ability to bring up the feeling of nature's spaciousness and tranquility, revealing the deep and delicate mood and views of people in ancient time.   The talk will focus on how the artist convey the inspiration in his works and present them in space, thereby discussing the sensibility of space and time in art. The event is moderated by journalist Truong Uyen Ly with the participation of guests including artist Ha Manh Thang and writer, journalist Nguyen Qui Duc.   Register at: //tinyurl.com/ycaa73rs ---- Artist talk: "The Art of Ha Manh Thang: In | Out. Space | Time" 10:00 - 12:00, Saturday - January 5, 2019 Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72 Nguyen ...

EXHIBITIONS “MEMORIES OF THE TRƯỜNG SƠN TRAIL” On April 26th, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) introduces “Memories of The Trường Sơn Trail” Exhibition featuring paintings, sketches, installation works, and video art pieces about the trail, known more commonly as the Ho Chi Minh Trail, a strategic transport route connecting North Vietnam and South Vietnam during the war. Co-organized by VCCA  and the Truong Son Veterans’ Society, the exhibition is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Trường Sơn – Hồ Chí Minh historical trail (19/5/1959 -2019) and 44th anniversary of Vietnam’s Reunification Day (30/4/1975-2019). “Memories of Trường Sơn Trail”, curated by artist Lê Thiết Cương, is an artistic programme centered on fine art, particularly the on-site sketches created at the Trường Sơn range during the period from 1960 to 1975 by artists: Đào Đức, Hoàng Đình Tài, Huy Oách, Chu Thảo, Lê Trí Dũng, Nguyễn Đức Dụ. The exhibition also features other artworks based on documentation materials of artists Nguyễn Đức Dụ, Phạm Lực and Thanh Châu. Furthermore, there are 2 installations presenting memories of the Trường Sơn Trail through a series of black and white photos documenting life and work on the trail, as well as through diary notes of ...

MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL CONCERT "TWINKLE TWINKLE" Sunlight, moonlight, starlight, and sparkling water droplets too. How many glittering things in this world? A bizarre friend who is in love with sparkling things wonders about it and determines to find all things that sparkle in the world to put into a box. Who is that little friend? How will she look for those "sparkling things"? Will she get enough what she has been wishing for?  The story of a dreamy journey, filled with many magical moments, will be told in music in "Twinkle Twinkle" Concert at 6:30 PM at VCCA, as a present from VCCA and Wonder to children on this Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's come and join us! *Register at: http://bit.ly/2kjFrTC ----------------------- Performers Trumpeter Phạm Thế Hoành Phạm Thế Hoành graduated from Vietnam National Academy of Music. He started playing trumpet in 2003 and has participated in collaborations with many orchestras such as the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, The Symphony Orchestra of Vietnam National Opera & Ballet, and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. He currently works in the trumpet of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra. Pianist Nguyễn Nhật Minh Nguyễn Nhật Minh  graduated from The Military University of Culture and Arts in 2015. He gradually became known for his work on soundtracks, musicals and ...

  Time: 15:00 – 17:00, August 29th, Tuesday With the participation of curator Le Thiet Cuong, member of Luu Cong Nhan’s family and collector Nguyen Phuc Huong. Language: Vietnamese – English What is fine arts? What constitutes fine arts? They are shapes, colors, arrangements, intensity, materials, subjects, styles, forms, etc. The strength of Luu Cong Nhan and the most beautiful, remarkable feature of his works lies in his strokes. As the curator of this exhibition, and also a man who has a close relationship with Luu Cong Nhan, artist Le Thiet Cuong will share with the public his thoughts on the style and stroke of Luu Cong Nhan. ...

On 8 Mar 2019, Vincom Center for Contemporary Arts (VCCA) will officially open the exhibition” “Reflective Impressions: van Gogh & his works”, using applied technology to introduce to the public the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most excellent post-impressionist artists. The exhibition showcases more than 35 artworks of the Dutch artist, including the famous Sunflowers, Self-portrait, Almond Blossoms… These paintings will be displayed as digital images, shown alternately and automatically through modern high-resolution projectors – corresponding to the different genres: still lifes, self-portraits, plants, landscapes,… With an aim of bringing art closer to the public, the exhibition presents an opportunity for anyone interested in art to enjoy these masterpieces in a way that is honest, lively though unconventional. Van Gogh’s paintings are marked by his impressive, thick brush strokes, combined with bright lights and colors to express the artist’s strong emotions. At the exhibition, with the image presented on large screens, the layers of the brush strokes will also be enlarged in size, giving viewers a close-up view of every detail, every contour in the paintings. The complex combination of shapes, colors and brightness seems to add authenticity to the medium, forming a matrix of brush strokes and create ...

Exhibition: 26 Oct – 17 Nov 2018 (Tue – Sun), 10 am – 8 pmVincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA)B1 – R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi The exhibition on Silk paintings and Small sculptures is organized by the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibitions (DFAPE) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA). It will take place in Hanoi from 26 Oct to 17 Nov. The exhibition presents more than 200 silk paintings and small sculptures made by prominent artists from all over the country, those of the generations born in the 1970s until recently. Amidst a multi-perspective life of arts, this exhibition contributes to the preservation and development of silk paintings and sculpture in Vietnam, at the same time brings to the public sophisticated creative works and innovative ideas of artists. Free entry ...

MINISHOW "NGANG"   VCCA is pleased to present "NGANG" - a music performance taking place at 7pm on July 27th 2019 at VCCA. The show features Kim Chỉ Nam, Minh Đinh, Mèow Lac - artists from a group of young indie artists called "Chuột Siêu Đô".   With the free and wild spirit of pop rock music, "NGANG" represents the view of young people about colorful life through diverse and energetic lineup of artists, promising to bring fascinating musical experiences as well as variety in the music of young indie artists.   The event is free for everyone. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/chuotsieudo277 ---- Minishow: "NGANG" 19h00–20h30 on July 27th 2019 Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi ...

CURATOR TALK - CURATORSHIP IN CONTEMPORARY ASIAN ART   VCCA is pleased to present curator talk: "Curatorship in contemporary Asian art" with lecturer Mami Kataoka - Chief curator of Mori Art Museum (Tokyo, Japan) and moderator: Mizuki Endo - Artistic Director of the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA). The event will take place at 10:00 AM on July 7, 2019.   Mami Kataoka has been the chief curator at the Mori Art Museum (MAM) in Tokyo since 2003. Also a writer, lecturer and professor, Kataoka has proven her intimate knowledge for trends within contemporary Asian art, addressing social, cultural and historical themes in the multitude of projects she has curated in the past decades. Exhibitions curated by her and shown at MAM include Follow Me!: Chinese Art at the Threshold of the New Millennium (2005) and Lee Bul: From Me, Belongs to You Only (2012). Other notable exhibitions curated by her include: Phantoms of Asia: Contemporary Awakens the Past (2012) at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco; and Ai Weiwei: According to What? (2012) at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Washington DC. Prior to her position at the Mori, Kataoka was chief curator of the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery. In July, ...

CONCERT "THE HUMPBACK WHALE"   Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) proudly presents "The Humpback Whale" Educational Concert - an opening event for the series of art education activities during the exhibition "Plastic Planet "(taking place from June 21 to August 18, 2019) organized by VCCA.   "The Humpback Whale" - a story about the journey, friendship and maturity between a humpback whale and his special friend. Who is that friend? What are waiting for them in the adventure?   The story of the unique whale in vast ocean with thousands of beautiful things will be told in the soaring sound of flute, oboe, and piano in the concert. The event is free for everyone and will take place at 6:30 PM, June 21th.   *Register at https://tinyurl.com/y6ksf28q ------ Performers   Flute artist Nguyen Ly Huong Nguyen Ly Huong earned her bachelor's degree in flute from Vietnam National Academy of Music and master's degree from Malmö Music Academy, Sweden. She is currently a flute lecturer at percussion department of Vietnam National Academy of Music. Since 2006, she has participated in more than 100 performances in various symphony programs of the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hanoi Opera and Ballet Orchestra, the Hue Academy Symphony Orchestra. In 2014, she was ...

Sketching is a quick way of drawing with simplified lines to capture the spirit of the object. As Jean-Auguste Dominque Ingres (1780 - 1867) - a painter from the French Neo Classical School, a master of anatomy - once said: "Drawing is the honesty of art." The most difficult thing in this genre is that in a short time, the artist must capture the characteristics and "soul" of the object.   During wartime when life is full with hardships, scarcity of art supplies and time constraint, sketching became an efficient, convenient form to document the rapid, hasty reality of the war.   Occupying an important position in Vietnamese fine art, thousands of wartime sketch paintings by professional and amateur artists have honestly and vividly documented historical moments and various aspects of the war. They are priceless visual diaries, reflecting the vitality of Vietnamese revolutionary painting.   We are pleased to present the talk "Battlefield Sketching as Visual Diary" with the participation of guest speakers: artists Le Tri Dung, Le Thiet Cuong and Doan Hoang Lam. The event will take place at 10 AM on Saturday, May 4. The conversation between artists of many generations, especially stories about their experiences of creating works during the Resistance War ...

In Luu Cong Nhan’s profile, his place of birth is always written to be in the Lau Thuong village, Hac Tri, Phu Tho and he was a pupil of painter To Ngoc Van. The root of birth place follows him throughout his life, feeding and making the simple, rustic, and charming beauty in his paintings. As we have already known, in 1950, the Viet Nam Fine Arts College was established in the Viet Bac war zone (Phu Tho) by To Ngoc Van as the principal, teachers were some painters graduated in Indochinese Fine Arts School. Technique as well as the basic knowledge of painting taught by teacher To Ngoc Van and other teachers created a solid foundation for students to develop their talents. The Paris school flourishing in the early twentieth century had illuminated the Indochinese School of Fine Arts (founded in 1924) through the prism of French teachers, then refracted again to Resistance painters through Vietnamese teachers, which were the first students of the school. It can be said that Luu Cong Nhan and some other artists were the most successful "interpreters" of the Paris school into the "Vietnamese language". The beauty in Luu Cong Nhan’s paintings was always combined ...

Vigorous Stroke features 60 special artworks by artist Pham Luc, selected from about 700 paintings in the huge collection of Dr. Nguyen Si Dung. The works on show span a period from 1963 to 2017, covering a range of subjects and produced in a variety of painting media while partially portraying the artist’s own diverse art world. Pham Luc (born March 14, 1943) is a Hue-born artist living and working in Hanoi. He is considered as an artist with distinctive style signified by humble and free-spirited imageries, a dark yet warm palette, and diverse mediums. Apart from visual component of his artworks, the beauty of Pham Luc’s paintings lies in the content - romantic emotions, desire for peace and freedom parallel with reminiscence of war. In addition, despite practicing as a soldier-artist, Pham Luc not only represented war subjects but was inspired by simple themes that were familiar to Vietnamese daily life, such as rural landscapes, maternal love, woman portrait and everyday activities. The artworks exhibited in Vigorous Stroke shows the artist’s excellent brush, unstoppable abundant energy for creation; and generalizes visual impressions by “Luc” – the painter-soldier who always creates in any circumstance. “The works of Pham Luc is filled with free, open ...

Time: 19:30 – 21:00 August 5th, Saturday Free admission. To ensure the quality of our event, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200. It’s Hanoi in a leap year. Summer sets in rather late. Talking about the sound of this season, we immediately think of tropical music, bossa, salsa – those tunes that remind us of the sunshine on the beach, and also swing – the harmony that tells the stories of moonlit nights. The summer of journeys and memories will be performed in “Summer melodies” in VCCA this August, as a way to share our joy and happiness. ...

Time: 20:00 – 21:30 July 22nd, Saturday Location: The Front Hall Free entry. To ensure the quality of the minishow, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200. 9 – is the result of the calculation of 8 plus 1 9 – in /GREEN/ 9 – is the full, strong development stage Let’s come to VCCA, to watch all the young guys of GREEN 8+1 bring their experiments of music to the minishow. ...

What would people say about love when singing? It is actually easy to answer – most of the songs we hear are about love. Since the beginning of new music, even further before, or for nowadays indie bands, love is still a familiar topic. So, with Army Band, let’s sit back together and use music to talk about love!   Time: 20:00 – 21:30 July 8th, Saturday Location: The Front Hall Free entry. To ensure the quality of the minishow, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200 ...

Music can be messy, but people must live tidily - that is what the guests of music story  No.3 bring to the audience. Like other young indie musicians, the music of the Lon Xon Band when first hearing may sound like they are just singing about small things: a fire, a lover's long dress up, or just the story at the convenient store in the evening… However,  hidden behind the sentence is a picture of the life of young people: innocent, honest and pure. How subtle of an artist’s soul to tell the story of life through their songs? Let's explore, in our Minishow No. 2.   Lon Xon band consists of 3 members: Phan Thanh Nhan, born in 1997, student: Vocalist; Tran Trong Quynh, born in 1994, piano teacher, musician: Producer, Song-writer; Nguyen Viet Hung, born in 1993, freelancer: Rapper, Emcee. Lon Xon pursues Indie music, is one of the first groups in which each member has a particular role: a vocalist, a music producer, an emcee. 3 different music personalities completely merged into one (so the band’s name is Lon Xon). All members of the group can write and sing their own songs. Lon Xon’s main content of songs is about the ...

Unlike the impression of the mature generation about the carefree young people, the music composed by young people and distributed/released online reflects another view of the world: a painful look, innocent  anxiety with love and life. That is also what Kien and Dap Ghim Band will bring to minishow "Urban stories". Let’s hear the story of the city of the young people about where they were born, through what they see, they know, and they think. Dap Ghim Band is an independent indie band formed by young people born in 1994, 1995, which had a debut minishow in June, 2017. Their vocal, Kien, is also an independent indie singer who has been known for many hits on soundcloud such as "When today was like the old day," "Have you had breakfast"… and the minishow "No cursoriness" are loved by many young people.   Time: 20:00 – 21:30 June 17th, Saturday Location: The Front Hall Free entry. To ensure the quality of the minishow, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200. ...

On June 6th, 2017, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) has officially opened in Hanoi, with a mission to support, connect and spread the art to the public. This is a large-scale nonprofit art center, developed and financed entirely by Vingroup. Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) located in the Royal City (Nguyen Trai, Hanoi) converges artists, individuals and organizations, aiming at contributing and building Vietnamese contemporary art. VCCA's missions are to become a bridge which brings art toward the public widely, inspire and create a vibrant artistic environment that contributes to the improvement of the cultural and spiritual life in Vietnam.  VCCA's main focus in operation is the Vincom Art Development Fund, which has three main objectives: conservation investments, museums for the collection and preservation of Vietnamese cultural and artistic heritage and valuable artworks of history, art ...; Create a playground for artists to exhibit artworks in the form of professional art business; Make a collection of valuable artworks in Vietnam. In addition, VCCA has the task of introducing valuable artworks and new artistic trends to contribute to aesthetic orientation and spread artistic knowledge to the masses. With a total area of ​​nearly 4,000m2 at Vincom Megamall Shopping Center - VCCA is ...