Vincom Center for Contemporary Art

The 7th Vietnam National Youth Fine Art Festival 2024 is a cultural and artistic activity organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism - Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition in collaboration with Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), aiming to introduce works and new talents of young artists aged 18-35. After 5 months of launching, the Organizing Committee has received 1,050 works from 300 artists nationwide. The Panel of judges has selected 148 works from 121 authors to display at the festival exhibition, which takes place from 29.11.2024 to 06.02.2025.  The 7th Vietnam National Youth Fine Art Festival 2024 represents the creative life of young contemporary Vietnamese artists today. The works displayed in the Festival depict the concerns of young artists in modern social life, giving art lovers a more insightful perspective of contemporary art today. — THE 7TH VIETNAM NATIONAL YOUTH FINE ART FESTIVAL 2024 is open to the public from 29.11.2024 to 06.02.2025 at Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3 Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Quận Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội. ...

Opening time: 10:00 - 21:00 | From 11.05.2024 to 09.06.2024 Location: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội From 11/05/2024, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will officially launch Artist Nguyễn Việt Anh’s first solo exhibition “Morphing Wonders”. The exhibition displays 37 oil paintings, curated by Lân Tinh Foundation, celebrating a tremendous milestone in the artist’s career.   “Morphing Wonders” is a fusion of observations transformed by the artist’s imagination. Through the accumulation of familiar imagery from the objective world, these elements are reinterpreted and reconstructed, forming entirely new subjective realms. The exhibition space is organised into 3 thematic sections: artificial materials, biological structures, and natural phenomena/elements. One calls objects and events that seem ordinary “Wonders” because of a profound sense of appreciation to the constants in life. Calling them “Wonders” is like once again rediscovering the halo for the beauty that is overshadowed by the timeworn, forgotten structures or phenomena that hold feelings of desolation and regret. Through the unfiltered lens of the naked eye, original data is altered and restructured into new objects and events - “Morphing”. Việt Anh’s artworks intertwine sharp strokes and refined curves, all of which seem to ...

THE FAMILY CHILDREN’S BOOK EXHIBITION 29/6 - 28/7/2024 | 10:00 – 21:00 | Free admission, pre-registration required at https://bit.ly/TheFamily-registration) Trung tâm Nghệ thuật Đương đại (VCCA) B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội Children’s books are a great touch point for young children to discover the beauty of words, of illustrations and the meaningful message of stories so that they can nurture their imagination, empathy and their own dreams. Therefore, a children’s book exhibition with new, engaging and attractive reading experiences will be a great door for children to approach the colorful world of art. This summer, the first children's book exhibition of The Initiative of Children's Book Creative Content (ICBC) will be held in Vietnam with the theme THE FAMILY - with the belief that family is the solid origin of children, a peaceful place where they are nurtured and educated to grow up healthy and happy. Through the selection and introduction of 100 children's books on the topic of family that have been published in Vietnam, the Children’s Book Exhibition: THE FAMILY opens up diverse, broad and profound perspectives on family. It evokes children's positive thoughts about loving relationships in the family through the language ...

  For the longest time, sculpture’s place was always on public sites, where it could fully utilize its combinatorial property, interact with space and light, and interlace itself with natural scenery and the public. Yet, modern Vietnamese sculpture became subdued as it was detached from its natural habitat and inherent cohesive nature. Despite this, passionate and relentless creative efforts continue, which is evident in small-scale sculptures by individuals in private spaces. It was such tendencies that resurrected the Vietnamese modern sculpture scene over the past decade when sculptures traveled from the artists’ studios to different environments, conversing with different contexts. These movements create an exhilarating and poetic atmosphere aiming to reimagine and reconstruct living spaces. The talk, featuring artist Đào Châu Hải, Thái Nhật Minh, Phạm Đình Tiến and architect Hoàng Minh Tuệ, and moderated by curator Đỗ Tường Linh, opened up diverse perspectives on the development of Vietnamese sculpture, highlighting new movements, changes, dynamics, and dialogues. Additionally, drawbacks and challenges regarding the creation and preservation of sculptural spaces, as well as suggestions for future directions, will also be discussed in the upcoming event. Hanoi – Saigon Sculpture Exhibition 2024Talk “Beyond the artist’s studio: The life of modern sculpture” Speakers: Artist Đào Châu Hải, Thái Nhật ...

📍 Time: 20:00 - 21:30, Saturday January 13, 2024 📍Venue: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), floors B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi 📍 No participation fee. Audiences attending the event need to buy tickets to visit the exhibition "A Tide of Emotions" as below:: ♦️ 100,000 VND - adult ticket ♦️ 80,000 VND - student ticket (applicable when showing student card) ♦️ 50,000 VND - child ticket (height from 1-1.3 m) (For safety reasons, the exhibition is not intended for children under 1m in height) 📍 Registration link: https://forms.gle/ZaFJYm7WDJgBgSUX9 * The event limits the number of participants, please register and complete your ticket reservation in advance to ensure your rights to attend. __   “It is the closest instrument to the human voice, and the things you can do on the cello... there are endless possibilities.” — Stjepan Hauser   Exploring the incredible versatility of cello, cellist Bryan Charles Wilson will take the audience  into the colourful melody of this instrument through his Western classical music; Bryan's compositions have a unique-diverse style, combined with the familiar melodies of lyrical Vietnamese songs. In addition, an interactive performance by Bryan Charles Wilson and Dan Do artist group will bring an interesting dialogue between the language of cello, a Western classical instrument, ...

From September 16, 2022, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) introduces the contemporary art exhibition "THE FOLIAGE IV", gathering nearly 40 works from 20 domestic and international artists with the theme "How to talk to Plant", is co-curated by international curator Abhijan Toto and art researcher Do Tuong Linh. The exhibition “THE FOLIAGE IV” opens a series of artists' proposals based on scientific research to suggest new perspectives on the relationship between plant life and the human world. offers different perspectives on history and the present, shifting the focus between humans and plants in artistic experiences, toward a more reciprocal form of a caring relationship. The works are structured into four parts, the first dealing directly with the history and culture of forestry development, the second working through the emotional relationships between humans and plants, the third offers suggestions for untapped potential links between plants and human life, meanwhile, the fourth model offers a futuristic dystopian world where humans and nature blend together new forms of existence. While scholar Pujita Guha presents a series of retro images of the coffee forests of northern Thailand or Cian Dayrit tells the story of ethnic minorities in the Philippines, Duy Hoang connects with the sea ...

Guest: Curator Do Tuong Linh Time: 15:00 - 17:00, Friday 1st September, 2023  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: "Art in Collective” with the curator Do Tuong Linh.   In 2022, for the first time in world art history, an art collective from Indonesia ruangrupa takes the role of curating the Documenta (a prestigious contemporary art exhibition held once every five years in Kassel, Germany). In that same year, ruangrupa ranked number one in the Power 100 list of the most influential artists, innovators, gallery owners, and collectors worldwide. The tendency of art collective and art collaborations, particularly from regions outside Europe and North America, is rising. It was Documenta 15 where art collectives around the world have come together and made history. At the same time, in the heart of art centers, groups of Asian, African, and Latin American artists are emerging and making a strong impact, increasing the diversity and richness of the global art scene.   This presentation shared and introduced the historical context, art activities, and different art collective practice models drawn from six-month research in New York (with the support of the Asian Cultural ...

VCCA is pleased to introduce the talk "The Similarities and Differences between Modern and Contemporary Painting" with the artist-curator Trần Lương.  Explore the factors that led to the shift from modern to contemporary painting. This analysis covers language transformation causes and the importance of art, including themes like blurred boundaries between real and virtual life, migration, diverse populations with varying religious and aesthetic perspectives, technology and social quality levels, life rhythm, and extreme ecological environment changes. This event provides a dynamic platform for art practitioners, encompassing artists, curators, researchers, critics, organizers, and interested audience members, to engage in a thorough and meaningful dialogue about the development of painting in modern and contemporary contexts. Through open feedback and sincere exchange, the conversation delves comprehensively and confidently into the direction of composition and reflects on innovative and transformative paths for painting that are influenced by the contemporary world. *The event poster uses images of the piece "Water Drops" (1973) by Kim Tschang-Yeul. ...

The VCCA gladly introduces the exhibition titled ‘sculptures from Hanoi - Saigon’, taking place from 18/9 to 18/10/2020. This is the 6th exhibition - marking a 10 year long journey of positive and robust activities from the sculptors of Hanoi - Saigon.    This year’s exhibition is the largest gathering of artists - artworks in the 10 years, with the presence of 32 sculptors along with 63 artworks, most of which have been created within 2020. Notably, the exhibition has works from the class of artists born between 1980 and 1990, promising to bring new points of view for art lovers.   The highlights of this year’s exhibition doesn’t end at the amount of artworks but also in the diversity in trends of creation and the materials used such as metal, wood, rocks, porcelain, composites, glass fibers, etc. Artworks hold the reflections and contemplations by artists on the different sides of life: from universal issues like freedom, time, movement and nature to more specific stories people face, such as childhood memories, loneliness and desires, from that, reflecting on the various and multi-sided events of contemporary Vietnamese sculpture.    The exhibition takes place at the VCCA - in a large space with professional lighting systems which ‘will ...

Happening at the VCCA from 6/11 to 25/11/2020, the 3rd ASEAN Graphic Painting Exhibition - Vietnam 2020 is an artistic activity aimed to improve understanding, unity in the ASEAN group, an occasion for Vietnamese artists as well as artists from ASEAN nations to interact, exchange information and introduce new achievements in the creations of the region, meanwhile providing an opportunity for the Vietnamese public and international friends to experience the artworks by artists in the ASEAN region.   The exhibition introduces 117 artworks from 84 artists from 10 countries, which are members of the ASEAN group, diverse in the topic/subject (life, people, nature, nations, issues about contemporary life, etc.), as well as in the medium of art, skills expressed (utilizing many methods of art, such as: metal engraving, wood engraving, screen printing, etc.). The creations show effort and experience from the artists, creating new interest for each artwork, visually stimulating for the viewers, due to the printing methods used. ...

From 02/04/2022, the VCCA along with Asia Art Link (AAL) and the Vietnamese Art Society introduces a Workshop program and the fifth Hanoi Art Connecting exhibition. The program includes a series of creative activities and displays over 140 artworks from many categories: painting, sculptures, arrangements, graphics by artists from Vietnam and 24 other countries.    President of the Vietnamese Art Society, Lương Xuân Đoàn speaks at the workshops opening ceremony   The Workshop and the international art exhibition - Hanoi Art Connecting 5 marks its return after two years of the pandemic. This time, the program focuses on the discovery and promotion of creative young artists; meanwhile connecting younger generations and previously established artists, as well as exploring the changes of the future and the beauty of the past.    Curator Trinh Tuan sharing his experience at the workshops opening ceremony   With the involvement of the VCCA, The Vietnamese Art Society along with 100 artists from vietnam as well as artists from Australia, India, Canada, Korea, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, America, Japan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Spain, Thailand, China, etc. the program hops to create a positive environment to exchange culture and knowledge between artists and the art loving audience, as well as between the artists themselves.    A Fashion ...

Seeing the invisible - exhibition of artworks by Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky.    On the occasion of established artist Piet Mondrian’s 150th birthday as well as the 110th debut anniversary of Der Blaue Reiter, the VCCA organizes a display, introducing many famous artworks in the format from three classical artists following the abstract movement:  Piet Mondrian, Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky, with the topic ‘Seeing the invisible’    Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944), a Dutch artist known for abstract art, has experimented with many styles such as impressionism, pointillism and cubism until forming many abstract artworks containing minimalist shapes. Having co-founded the De Stijl (meaning ‘style’ in Dutch), Mondrian has expanded the rules of abstractionism and simplification through painting and sculptures as well as architecture, graphics and industrial design. From the Netherlands to America, and across the world, Piet Mondrian is known for his signature straight lines and the minimalist colors red, yellow and black. In this exhibition, the viewer will be able to admire the change from pointillism in ‘Lighthouse in Westkapelle’ (1909-1910) to the experiments with composition in the 1910s and finally the most prolific artwork with ‘composition 2 with blue red and yellow’ or the ‘New York City’ ...

From 12/05/2021, the exhibition ‘FORMAT’ by Hanoi French institution - L’Espace along with Vincoms Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will introduce 8 photography projects by 8 visual artists, bringing a new point of view on how photography is done and opens new conversations for the photography community along with the audience.    At a time where people are separated more and more, both mentally and physically due to the effects of the pandemic and technological innovations, artists have chosen a response with their own flow and direction, turning the process of photography into a solution to find a connection between people.  Artists use a few experiments in photography to emphasize the correlation between them, nature and the environment around them; others use the definitions of photography to find the links between family and tradition, meanwhile through observation and self reflection, wittingly highlights social paradoxes. ‘To follow the rules and use materials that we call modern photography is to admit and respect the variation of the human experience. And the complexity, while expressing emotions that artists show in their works, also lets us see that this is the proof for all these valuable experiences’ Shares curator Mai Nguyen Anh.   The exhibition features works by ...

Dan do (meaning ‘that instrument’ in Vietnamese) was established in 2012, initially composed of Nguyen Duc Minh, Dinh Anh Tuan, Tran Kim Ngoc and Nguyen Quang Su. Within three years, a workshop in Gia Lam (Hanoi) became where they would do research and make improvements on instruments and performance style - typically using bamboo, a material commonly seen in South East Asian music as well as daily life.    It can be said that ‘Dan Do’ was used as the group’s name for it’s sharp and clear sound that provokes fishery; the chum drum: a porcelain vase normally used to hold water, like a set of percussive instruments used to make echoing deep noises; pig drum: made from bamboo roots, with a short ‘naughty’ sound signature, etc. Dan Do also pushes to experiment on movement and form, combining homemade instruments with local and traditional ones to create a diverse stage of music.    In this period, Nguyen Duc Phuong has become the fifth member. He records the group’s activities through art and sketches, therefore finding the turning point of individual art in the process of mixing dirt to use as powdered colors, searching for and attempting skills with lines, colors and surfaces, throughout the ...

On 20/12/2019, the exhibition titled ‘foliage 3’ by vincoms center for contemporary art will return to the audience with a new face. The exhibition is a continuation of the ‘foliage’ series of exhibitions organized by the VCCA, displaying large quantities of high quality contemporary artworks with the aim of supporting, connecting and spreading art to the public audience. This is the third time 9 young and talented artists both Vietnamese and international. The 6 Vietnamese artists are Quỳnh Lâm, Phan Anh, Nguyễn Văn Đủ, Nguyễn Đình Phương, Nguyễn Văn Duy, Lương Trịnh; while the international artists are Tristan Jalleh (Australian) and the pair of artists Caleb Stein and Andrea Orejarena (English and Colombian respectively). The exhibition is co-curated by Dr. Mizuki Endo - VCCAs Manager of art, as well as independent curator Do Tuong Linh.   Continuing to give many creative activities, ‘Foliage 3’ introduces to the masses more than 50 artworks in many different artistic languages: paintings, photography, sculptures, videos, arrangement and conceptual; this is an experiment on different materials and formats by the aspiring artists.    Artworks by Quynh Lam use flowers and colors as a metaphor to ask questions about history, time and space. Nguyen Dinh Phuong for the first time, ...

HE VCCA INTRODUCES THE APPLIED ARTS EXHIBITION   The applied arts exhibition is taking place from 19/12 to 10/2 at the front lobby area of the VCCA, introducing to the masses diverse and aesthetically rich artworks, therefore bridging the gap between Vietnamese art and our living spaces.   The exhibition displays over 70 printed artworks (copyrighted), produced on a diverse set of materials such as canvas and acrylic with many different picture frames made from different materials, designed to be simple while still being delicate and professional.    Aimed to supply customers with high quality and well priced prints - fit to the liking as well as the wallets of Vietnamese consumers, the VCCA has chosen artwork with diverse topics (Natural scenery, streets, contemporary pieces, etc.) providing to the decorative needs for spaces such as living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and offices.    At the exhibition the prints are combined carefully and harmonically on simulated interior spaces with different styles (traditional, retro, minimalist, modern, etc.). At the diverse, aesthetically pleasing displays, the viewer can have a real experience to decide on the correct decorations for their homes. ...

The ‘Diary of a cricket - Touch the worlds’ exhibition organized by the VCCA and the Kim Dong publishing company will bring the character from the masterpiece by author To Hoai to the real world through many mediums of art such as 3D pop-ups, symbolized characters and original art.   Furthermore, to honor To Hoai and the ‘Diary of a Cricket’ book, the production team also researched and built collections of drafts, prints and illustrations from the making of the book. With artifacts that have connections with the author, the exhibition will look back on a series of emotions, dreams and memories held by many generations of readers.    The exhibition will display illustrations of the cricket from many artists, including.  Ta Huy Long - head designer for the Kim Dong publishing company - a popular artist in the world of art in the North of Vietnam. Long is one of many who were honored in 2017 for his contributions towards the nation’s art scene.  Ngo Manh Lan -  art designer of the Russian version of the ‘Diary of a Cricket’ series of books. Artist and Director Truong Qua - notable artist from the south, also one of the designers of the original renditions of the ‘Diary ...

The VCCA proudly presents the origami exhibition “WINGS”    The ‘WINGS’ exhibition is going to introduce to the Vietnamese audience the beauty and spirit of the Japanese art of folding paper called Origami. Through 52 artworks by three artists from AXA studio: Le Duc Tho, Nguyen Linh Son and Nguyen Tuan Tai - ‘WINGS’ won’t only be rich with Japanese culture and colors but will also promote imagination while letting creativity fly.    The artworks introduced at the exhibition recreate the mythical and unique world of fantastical animals such as unicorns, dragons, griffins, etc. Proving the endless creative energy that Origami can bring. A highlight is that the Origami figures all have wings - symbolizing creativity and imagination.    In that, the most notable figure is one of a giant mythical horse, being 3m tall, meticulously created by the artists in 10 days right at the exhibition. There will be time lapse videos shown of the creation of the giant artwork on 5/8/2018.    Detailed programming will be updated on the official fan page and website at: https://www.facebook.com/VCCAVIETNAM   The exhibition is open from 20/7/2018 until 15/8/2018 at the VCCA B1 – R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City (72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hà Nội). ...

Photo Hanoi'23 - Biennale is a series of photography activities organized to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and France. With more than 100 Vietnamese and international photographers, curators, speakers, and experts in the field of photography, Photo Hanoi'23 - Biennale will indeed become the destination for art lovers domestically and internationally. These exhibitions will be held simultaneously at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA):  EXHIBITION "ROBERT DOISNEAU" Robert Doisneau (1912) was one of the world's most famous photographers of modern photography. The exhibition "Robert Doisneau" exhibits 27 pictures of his works that will portray all the crucial moments in the life of the artist, reflecting the past times and practices of the field of photography that have been and are changing every day. Photographer: Robert Doisneau EXHIBITION "PLACE OF BELONGING" To photographer Hai Thanh (1972), the need to take pictures is always present. For nearly 30 years in the profession, archiving and documenting images has become a part of his daily life. The 46 photos displayed in Hai Thanh's exhibition allow viewers to reflect on the "place" we love and a beautiful tribute to the family relationship, with all the joy, happiness, and difficulties. Photographer: Hải Thanh Curator : Mai Nguyên Anh EXHIBITION "REVIVED" The exhibition shows ...

From April 1, 2023, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) cooperated with Young Artists Club - Vietnam Fine Arts Association to introduce the exhibition "The Gardeners", with nearly 100 works of 90 artists. Talented young artists from all over the country, diverse in forms from painting, graphics, sculpture to installation and video art. The Gardeners was originally borrowed from the poem book title "The Gardeners" by poet Rabindranath Tagore. The journey of discovery, creation and artistic work is sometimes very similar to the work process of gardeners that requiring patience, calmness and a peaceful attitude in harmony with the currents of the nature. Because sometimes, artists have not found what they want in art, but the process of artistic work leads them to creative and successful values that they are not looking for. Tagore's poetic, erudite, philosophical lyrics have inspired young authors' latest works. With an open theme and unlimited material, the artists exploit many dimensions of space and time, from everyday images in Nhu Dinh Cuong's work "Source" and "A beat of memory" by Nhu Dinh Cuong. Vu Tuan Viet, "River Swimmers" by Nguyen Quoc Dat, "Daily Life" by Vang Hai Hung, to the constant transitions, the generations that become visible ...

From June 30, 2022, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) introduces artist Le Giang's solo exhibition - "FUTURE PERFECT", displaying more than 20 works including gem paintings, sculptures and video installations, as the result of Le Giang's research and composition over the past year.Lê Giang has delved into the wealth of local mythology and folklore that record tales of stone worshipping; scanning through the abundance of information found in scientific reports and geological surveys; collecting news coverage surrounding issues of stone extraction and the booming trend of trading Feng Shui products online. Drawn to the processes of how something is granted the status of ‘sacredness’, and how spiritual symbols can be transformed and moulded into sellable goods, she explores the mechanisms (both industrial and small-scale, in-person and online) that are employed to control, extract and inject commercial values into Nature. This exhibition will open daily from 10am to 9pm from June 30, 2022 to September 5, 2022 at VCCA, B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Ha Noi.*'Future Perfect – A solo exhibition by Lê Giang' is hosted by Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), as part of 'Re-Aligning the Cosmos' initiated and organized by The Factory Contemporary ...

From December 8, 2021, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) opens the contemporary ceramic exhibition "Loong Koong" introducing nearly 50 artworks by two artists Trinh Vu Hieu and Bui Quoc Khanh, with the theme from traditional images to reflections of today's society. Artworks information. Well-known as an artist who restores traditional cultural values, Trinh Vu Hieu is passionate and eager to convey Vietnamese historical stories through different mediums. The artist has imbued between folk materials from the Hang Trong paintings and the technique of handmade ceramics of the Northern people to create this series of works. Going beyond a mere art form serving beliefs, these artworks with sophisticated craftsmanship still have the appearance of gods in the spiritual life since archaic times but become closer as if there were no barriers. Each of these devotional paintings on sustainable ceramics creates a different visual effect, as an old story told in a different way, interesting and full of charm.   Meanwhile, inspired by the material of folk games to-he, artist Bui Quoc Khanh has created contemporary characters from the pottery that is considered shape-limited and fragile in structure, in order to breathe life into these creations with utmost meticulously smallest details. Each character has its ...

Based on the Vietnamese title of the famous book “What are you doing with your life?” by Jiddu Krishnamurti, the exhibition “What are we TRICKING?” reflects the voice of each artist about life, social issues, personal stories that young people are gaining concern and interests in. There are very candid, honest works with the colors of life such as: "The plants in the pot" by Trieu Phuong, "In the Hang Trong flower garden" by Hoai Giang and Nguyen Trang, but there are also works that show their deep concern and anxiety can be seen in Vu Tuan Vi's trilogy "Illusion", "Primary" and "Death" by Vu Tuan Viet, meanwhile, there are profound conceptual dimensions from such artworks “The mind of ten thousand sentient beings" by Lai Minh Huyen, "The space between us" by Le Yen Nhi, "In the human world" by Hoang Tien Quyet, or the work "Source" by The Art Gang.   The exhibition “What are we TRICKING?” organized by Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) in collaboration with Young Artists Club - Vietnam Fine Arts Association with 125 works of 103 young artists from all over the country, is a fresh and creative response from genres to forms of expression, from ...

The “Fine Artworks of Representative Asian Artists 2019” exhibition will remain open until November 25, 2019 in Hanoi. It features 81 fine art works by 27 Asian artists in 13 countries and territories: Australia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. A host of contemporary issues such as environmental degradation, the clash between traditional and modern cultures, and the era of social networks are reflected in art works including installations, sculptures and paintings. They exhibition "will serve to strengthen mutual understanding among Asian artists", Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ta Quang Dong, said at the opening ceremony on Tuesday. Exhibition organizers said that the artists featured were well-known in their home countries and abroad. "This is the first time we have invited so many international artists to Hanoi to exchange their ideas," said Vi Kien Thanh, head of the Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. "Artworks created by Vietnamese artists are based on the foundation of the country’s long-standing culture and indigenous values, despite being affected by the styles and practical methods from France, Russia, and European countries," said art advisor Jorn Middelborg. The exhibition is open at The Vincom ...

MUSIC BOX "ELECTRÙNIC"   VCCA is pleased to present "Electrùnic" - a performance by Limebócx with a rare combination of Ca Tru and electronic music. You are invited to VCCA at 7:00 pm on Saturday (August 10th) to enjoy Limebóc's unique music as well as to talk to the group about their practice with traditional and modern materials over the last 2 years. The program promises to bring interesting artistic experiences as well as open a new perspective on Vietnamese traditional music.   *Event is free for everyone *Register at: https://tinyurl.com/limebocx108 (Please scroll down to see artist information)   ----- Music box: “ELECTRÙNIC” 19:00 - 20:00 on August 8th 2019 Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi   ----- Artist info Founded in August 2017 with two members - Tuan (beatbox / loop / vocal) and Trang (guitar / bass / vocal / guitar) and the idea of ​​combining traditional Vietnamese music (Ca Trù, Hát xẩm ...) with modern materials (electronic music, hiphop, beatbox ...), Limebócx has gradually shaped their own music style. Constantly experimenting and discovering the "old" and "new" materials, Limebócx wishes to close the gap between traditional and modern music, as well as giving the audience a fresh approach to Vietnamese ...

MULTIMEDIA SHOW: #ELECTRICCITYPROJECT   VCCA is pleased to present the #ELECTRICCITYPROJECT multimedia show, taking place at 8pm on March 23, 2019.   #ELECTRICCITYPROJECT is a long-term cooperation project between visual artist Crazy Monkey (Le Thanh Tung) and sound artist group ANNAM (An Nam Co Nguyet). Experimenting and exploring the multi-dimensional relationship between technology and human being, the whole idea of ​​the project revolves around the question of how technology affects the body, activities and behavior of people in the modern society. #ELECTRICCITYPROJECT finds hidden places in the use of technology, changes in culture, traditions of this era and dreams of a future world.   Launched is Vietnam for the first time, #ELECTRICCITYPROJECT show at VCCA also marked the first combination of 3 talented young artists from different fields of art: Crazy Monkey (visual art), Dustin Ngo (experimental music) and Nguyen Duy Thanh (hip hop - contemporary dance). The program promises to bring you a diverse, lively and captivating performance with the harmony of body language, visual art and electronic music.   The event is free for everyone. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/y2emu7oe   --------   CRAZY MONKEY Crazy Monkey is the independent label of visual artist Le Thanh Tung, one of the pioneers in Vjing in Vietnam. Tung has performed on many national and international ...

VCCA is proud to present "In-between", our first music show in 2019 with the participation of young independent artists of Vietnam, including Nân, Ngơ, Marlborem, Đét.   "In-between" is the story told by music of those who claim to be immature - "kids" who are facing various changes in emotions and thoughts of getting grown up and mature. Their songs are not only about love and friendship, but also bringing up memorable milestones of the age of twenties.   "In-between" is not only for you to enjoy the music, but also a place to together talk and share your thoughts, open your hearts to better understand yourselves and appreciate life.   The event is free for everyone. Register at: https://goo.gl/NLHKAQ   ---- Music show: "In-between" Time: 18:00 –20:00 on February 23rd, 2019 Venue: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi ...

VCCA is pleased to present "Colors of Cello", a solo Cello performance by American artist Bryan Charles Wilson, taking place at 16:00 on Saturday, January 26, 1919.   Exploring the amazing and rich possibilities of Cello, the show will bring viewers into the colorful melodious flow of this wonderful instrument through Bryan Charles Wilson's performance with classical Western and his own compositions, along with popular Vietnamese songs.   The show will bring the audience powerful, fresh and inspirational sounds. Let Cello's colorful beauty touch to your soul.   ---- Bryan Charles Wilson is a cellist, composer, educator, and author from Teaneck, New Jersey. As an innovative studio cellist and composer of film, media, and concert music, he bridges the gap between multiple genres. His debut solo album, Oso Perezoso, combines his classical upbringing with his love for hip hop beats.   ---- Concert "Colors of Cello" Time: 16:00-17:00 | Saturday, January 26, 2019 Venue: Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), B1-R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi ...

VCCA is proud to present "Space as Medium: Conversation on Installation Art" with the participation of artist Trương Quế Chi and Curator Mizuki Endo - Art Director of VCCA. The event will take place at 10am, Saturday, January 12, 2019   Have been existed for more than 50 years and become widely known in the world, installation art, yet, is relatively new and not easy to approach for almost Vietnamese public. The Saturday talk will introduce to the audience basic information about installation art, including its formation, development, characteristics. Besides, the conversation and sharing from Trương Quế Chi on her artistic practice also help the audience visualize and get to know more about the genre.   ------   Trương Quế Chi Trương Quế Chi is an M.A. graduate of Film Studies from the University of Paris III: Sorbonne Nouvelle, active in both the visual art and cinema scene as a filmmaker, an artist and a curator. Her practice examines the spectacle of everyday violence in Vietnam and delves into the complex relationship between archive, memory and imagination. Her works have been featured at various local and international film festivals, exhibitions, and symposiums, including ‘Asian Film Focus 2017: Time Machine’, Objectifs–Centre for Photography and Film, Singapore; ‘Skylines with ...

Exhibition: 10 Sep – 16 Oct 2019 (Mon – Sun), 10 am – 8 pmVincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA)B1 – R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi From VCCA: On September 10, 2019, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) simultaneously opens 2 solo exhibitions introducing two prominent 80s-born artists of the Vietnam’s art scene: “Long Lasting dreams” by Bui Quoc Khanh and “In the City” by Doan Xuan Tung. The two exhibitions are part of the VCCA 2019 Young Artists Incubation Program, which aiming to accompany and support young Vietnamese artists in their career. “Long Lasting dreams” consists of 9 paintings on canvas – the latest works of Bui Quoc Khanh, created in 2019. Of social criticism, cultural, environmental, educational issues, and a visual language influenced by pop-art and graphic design, Bui Quoc Khanh’s paintings depict a vibrant space overflowed popular metaphorical images of from ancient times to the modern age, from the West ...

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 documentary soundtracks. Currently, he ...

Six giant artworks made from used plastic materials will be displayed in “Plastic Planet” at Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA), bringing to the community the message of mindful use of plastic and limiting the negative effect it has to the environment. Tòhe artists had meticulously and elaborately built 6 installations, sculptures, and interaction works named: Ocean; Field; Tornado; Shelter; Secret box; Family. The works are made from used plastic products such as straws, nylon, water bottles, household appliances… cleverly assembled into large-sized artworks, with some reach 4 meters high, 18 meters long… All create a world of colorful plastic art, but also a prompt reminder of the real world where plastic is omnipresent: in nature, in daily life, on the body, in life of all creatures including humans. “Is plastic part of our world or are we part of a plastic world?” That message evokes contemplation on the values of plastic – an important invention of humanity, but in the process, the lack of conscious in using the material has caused many negative consequences for the living environment, thus encourage the community to limit the use of disposable plastic, encourage a more conscious use plastic, and cherish our living environment. In addition ...

On 14 Dec 2018, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will host the opening for two unique solo exhibitions: “Bicycles” by Vietnamese-born French artist Thu Van Tran and “Ellipses” by Ha Manh Thang, one of the prominent faces on the Vietnamese art scene. “Bicycles” is Thu Van Tran’s first solo installation exhibition in Vietnam, marking a milestone for the artist’s participation and involvement in the art scene in her home country. All of her works shown in this exhibition are brand new, presented to the public for the first time. The idea for the exhibition was drawn from VCCA space itself and the forming and executing process is a direct conversation with this space – an art practice rarely seen in Vietnam. Inspired by a memorable song from the artist’s childhood, with symbolic local media (rubberbands, sails, ceramics), the exhibition holds in itself self-identification and history of the artist, as well as the desire to create a fictional world. “Ellipses” is a solo exhibition presenting new works of Ha Manh Thang, one of the most prominent faces of the Vietnamese art scene, of abstract expressionist art language and installation art. The inspriation for this series of work is the Middle Age poems ...

Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) is delighted to announce the opening of the exhibition "Fragments", featuring artworks by Japanese artist Hiraki Sawa. This exhibition aims to bring the public closer to the unique art form of video art. As the leading video art exhibition in Vietnam in terms of installation scale, equipment, as well as design and space layout, "Fragments" features 12 videos and 3 prints thoroughly elaborated by Hiraki Sawa, creating a whole imaginary world. These artworks are expressed in forms of fragments - small and separated images, in a way that viewers cannot easily grasp the full story, but can resonate their soul and reflect, to associate the allegories and indications, to contemplate their personal story. Hiraki Sawa (born in 1977) - an outstanding representative of video art - is a Japanese-born artist currently living and working in London. He is the owner of many prestigious awards. His surrealistic, metaphoric works express a distinct artistic character, drawing attention from international art communities and has been displayed throughout the world as well as being included in many prestigious collections. In order to create engaging and meaningful artistic videos, Hiraki Sawa contemplates time, memory, human migration and his existence in the world ...

The artist talk helps audiences better understand about the differences in cultural perspectives during the process of composition of two female artists. Sandrine is a French-Vietnamese artist graduated from the École Pilote Internationale d'Art et de Recherche - Villa Arson. She experimented a variety of different forms of artistic practice, in which show the strong mark of Western philosophy. American -Vietnamese artist Phi Phi Oanh with a journey of persisting in re-establishing Vietnam's lacquer paintings through extremely new practices, is considered the representative of the new generation who communicate with lacquer artworks by artist Nguyen Gia Tri in a exhibition organized by the National Gallery of Singapore (13/06 – 03/09).   Time: 17:00 – 19:00 July 20th, Thursday Location: The Event Room Coordinator: Dao Mai Trang Language: Vietnamese – English Please register to participate in this event at the VCCA’s reception or on our Fanpage. Due to the limitation of seats, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 80. ...

With the coordination of a special guest: Ms. Natasha Kraevskaia. The  artist talk’s content is about the historical and spirit of nature symbols in the series "The Circle of Time" by Ha Manh Thang. Ha Manh Thang's paintings have many aspects about culture and history, but they are not nostalgic. Emotional and sculptural, his artworks are as an excavation of historical and traditional stories buried for a long time, which may have implications of destruction and regeneration. Especially in the series “The Circle of Time”, he focused on nature especially spring, with metaphor of ups and downs of life. With poetic attitude describes the flow of time, memory and place, his artworks show the mighty power of nature. The artist talk will be coordinated by the special guest: Ms Natasha Kraevskaia, the researcher, independent curator and co-founder of the prestigious Natasha Salon.   Time: 17:00 – 19:00, July 6th, Thursday Location: The Event Room Language: Vietnamese - English ...

Truong Tan and independent art researcher Do Tuong Linh will discuss about his composing process and his artworks, as well as the borders or intersections between Oriental and Western contemporary art through the approaching journey of contemporary art.   Truong Tan is one of the first artists to introduce Performance Art and Installation in Vietnam. He studied about nature and freedom through various forms of different expression such as drawing, painting, performance, installation, sculpture ... His artworks are displayed in many galleries and academies in Asia, Europe and America such as the Guggenheim Museum (New York), Kunsthalle Bielefeld (Germany), Gallery 4A (Sydney) and the Art Museum of Singapore. Truong Tan now lives in France.   Time: 19:30 – 21:00 June 15th, Thursday Location: The Event Room Coordnator: Do Tuong Linh Language: Vietnamese – English Please register to participate in this event at the VCCA’s reception or on our Fanpage. Due to the limitation of seats, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 80.   ...

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together." - Vincent van Gogh.   The legacy left by van Gogh today is in fact the result of a persistent creating process, with a tireless effort of exploring and experimenting. It is fascinating to see his inspiration shape his work throughout his career. When being inspired by an outside idea or influence, he would experiment with it over and over until it captured how he felt about a subject. Van Gogh tried really hard to understand his subjects symbolically and then tried to recreate the essence of it in his work. You can see his mindset and inspiration evolve literally every year - all of it reflected in the style of his paintings - each year growing more and more distinct.   VCCA is pleased to present "Van Gogh and His Self-discovery through Art Experimentation" - a talk led by Alexia Serpentini, an artist, independent developer and researcher, to help you better understand the art of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.   ----- Alexia Serpentini is lifelong listener who loves helping people share stories in creative ways. Her specialty is socially-engaged digital projects that explore diverse perspectives. ...

He was a tall, talented, charming, knowledgeable and polite like a male character who only exitsts in poet and romance story. He was raised in a wealthy family, had an overwhelming political background, an excelent academic foundation of all the counterparts  and he was really hard working. And above all, he had talent in art. His works was phenomena. But his career path was not easy because he want to follow his own path. Studying in Viet Bac, as a typical wanderer, when  drawing, he also felt the harmony with love and used elegant curves with beautiful colors. Influenced by his teacher To Ngoc Van, perhaps because of the same talents and the love with the smooth and the liberty within the perfection and can not accept the sloppy style in his professional works. Women - the residence of Beauty – is the main theme in his artworks. However in Luu Cong Nhan, beside the elegance as in “Beside the lily flower” is the simplicity of “Countryside woman”, as well as “The little guerilla woman” which have never been seen in Vietnamese paintings. He followed the lyrical style of Indochinese painting with the optimistic reality of the Resistance War. Talents showed up ...

Time: Daily opening from 26/08 to 24/09 (except Mondays)  Location: Main exhibition area|Free entry On the occasion of 10 years after painter Luu Cong Nhan passed away (2007-2017), the Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) collaborated with Gallery39 and the family of Luu Cong Nhan to organize the exhibition "Stroke", featuring 50 artworks by painter Luu Cong Nhan. These are artworks which are selected by curator Le Thiet Cuong from about 400 paintings in the hugest collection of Luu Cong Nhan paintings of collector Nguyen Phuc Huong and is his first personal exhibition in Ha Noi  since 1975. Commemorating 10 years after painter Luu Cong Nhan passed away, Vincom Center for Contemporary Art (VCCA) will officially open the "Stroke" Exhibition with the hugest collection of paintings selected by curator Le Thiet Cuong. The exhibition will open from 25 August - 24 September at VCCA, B1-R3 Vincom Royal City, Nguyen Trai, Hanoi. Flowers still-life (1993) - Color powder on paper - 41x52cm "Stroke" is the first official personal exhibition after 1975 in Hanoi of artist Luu Cong Nhan, organized by VCCA in cooperation with Gallery 39 to bring to the public one of the representatives of realism style in Vietnamese art. "Stroke" includes more than 50 artworks of the artist ...

Time: 20:00 – 21:30 July 29th , Saturday Location: The Front Hall Free entry. To ensure the quality of the minishow, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200. Doan Hoai Nam is a well-known artist in the indie community with songs such as "Surprise", "Dream" or "Regret". This week at VCCA, Doan Hoai Nam will "dream" with HUB Band - a club of young, dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate artists who work in many fields from music, fine arts, sculpture, painting to photography, cinema ... ...

How would jazz be like? Boring? Old? Slow? Too cinematic? Jazz Glory is a simple test, to allow the audience to realize a simple thing: Jazz still always accompanies with daily life, with young generation as well as people in all ages. With the music having the Fusion, Standard, Smooth jazz style your weekend with Jazz Glory will definitely be a delightful evening.   Time: 20:00 – 21:30 July 15th, Saturday Location: The Front Hall Free entry. To ensure the quality of the minishow, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200. ...

9lawm Band is a group of young people born in 1995, and if you are interested in street music, then you surely hde a chance to hear their voices. Whether it's a sudden show in the Old Quarter or a minishow in a cafe, 9lawm always shows its members’ talent and passion for music. Some of the songs of the group have attracted the audience's preference including "When the sunset gradually comes." 9lawm is also a regular guest of the street arts event series in the framework  of the Monsoon Music Festival 2016.   Most of 9lawn’s members are trained in music school . 9lawm combines between performing of their own songs and doing cover of other artists’ songs to tell their stories.   Time: 20:00 – 21:30 July 1st, Saturday Location: The Front Hall Free entry. To ensure the quality of the minishow, we would kindly limit the number of participants to 200 ...

"A Bride for Rip Van Winkle" is the movie of the famous Japanese director - Shunji Iwai. The plot is about a young woman Nanami who knows Tetsuya via online platform and decides to marry him. However, Nanami does not have relatives, friends or colleagues to invite to the wedding. She has to hire the unavoidable guests who she finds on online network. Later, Nanami meets Mashiro, a desperate man who has an incurable disease and looking for some connection in his last days. Lonely and melancholy souls find each other in an era in which the Internet has almost mastered human life.   The film debuted at the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016 and received a lot compliments from critics. Shunji Iwai is a Japanese master in directing, who has directed many famous films such as "Love Letter" (1995), "All About Lily Chou-Chou" (2001) or "Vampire" (2011).   The screening was attended by young filmmaker Trung Rwo as the lead, he also will talk and share with the audience after the screening. This program co-hosted by Cinehood Film Club and VCCA.   Time: 14:30 – 17:00 June 18th, Sunday Location: The Event Room Please register to participate in this event at the VCCA’s reception or on our Fanpage. Due ...

VCCA starts its first exhibition season with the theme “The Foliage" featuring artworks of 18 contemporary Vietnamese and international artists. The Foliage is meaningful dialogues where artworks of diverse styles are arranged side-by-side, not chronologically or thematically, but through the interaction between specialized elements and architectural features of the exhibition space. In particular, the public can contemplate large-scale installation artworks by Bui Hai Son, Truong Tan and Nguyen Manh Hung as well as new artworks by Pham Dinh Tien, Vo Tran Chau, Le Hoang Bich Phuong, Phi Oanh, Tran Van Thao, Nguyen Quang Huy, Le Thua Tien, Dang Xuan Hoa and Ha Tri Hieu. Especially, at the display window with an impressive size (3x17 meters), the French-Vietnamese artist Truc Anh will tell the metaphor story : “The Golden Fable” in the form of video-art. Inspired by the location of the VCCA, “The Golden Fable” offers a multidimensional view of commerce and culture, consumption and prosperity. The Foliage will be open from June 6th – August 6th, featuring artworks from the following artists: Yok Ono Dang Xuan Hoa Dinh Thi Tham Poong Ha Manh Thang Ha Tri Hieu Le Hoang Bich Phuong Le Thua Tien Bui Hai Son Sandrine Llouquet Christine Nguyen Nguyen Manh Hung Nguyen Quang Huy Trong Gia Nguyen Phi Phi Oanh Pham Dinh Tien Tran Van ...