Quynh Dong (b. 1982, Hai Phong, Vietnam) is a performance and video-based artist based in Switzerland. Her practice transforms hyper-realism into surrealism through hyper-kitsch expressions to revitalise the notion of a cliche aesthetic…
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“The year is XXXX” explores how adventure is used to invent fantastical fictions of foreign lands and as a strategy of escape from colonial subjugation. What sets this exhibition apart is its continuously evolving nature. Unlike conventional exhibitions curated by a single curator, every six weeks, within an open space at EMASI Van Phuc, guest […]
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The exhibition “Means of Production” was organised and curated by Lunch Hour, taking place from 18 May to 31 July 2024.
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Junquo Nimura (b. 1970) is a Professor at Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan. After studying art history at the University of Paris IV, she lived in Shanghai between 2004 and 2007, before obtaining her MA and PhD from the University of Tokyo. Her book “The History of Modern Vietnamese Art: The Half-Century under French Rule” came […]
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Dr Lenzi, over the last decades, you have been the most prolific and consistent voice in situating Vu Dan Tan as a pioneer of Vietnamese contemporary art, with a rich repertoire of publications, exhibitions and seminars. This time, Vu Dan Tan Museum is your most ambitious and impactful project on the artist to date. Please […]
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The short and simple name “Bien Hoa ceramics” refers to a ceramics line made by the Ceramics Department of the Bien Hoa School of Fine Arts, established by the French in the former Bien Hoa province. Within the scope of this essay, I will skip a rather long section on the history of the formation […]
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Ace Le: Today, we’re gathered in an intimate salon to reflect on the current state of specialised publishing and the larger artistic lifestyle in Vietnam, and what Art Republik can do to help bridge the gaps in this context. 2025 is a pivotal year for Vietnamese art as it marks the centenary of the Indochina […]
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“Allusive Panorama” is a rare artistic event that not only reaffirms Emperor Ham Nghi’s status as Vietnam’s first modern artist but also intricately weaves a richly layered historical narrative imbued with a deep sense of national spirit. Within this broader vision, the display of Can Vuong-era literature by calligrapher Chau Hai Duong stands out as […]
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This year’s competition convened a jury panel of veteran artists and researchers in the Vietnamese art landscape, including: artist Dang Xuan Hoa (Chief Judge), artist Do Hoang Tuong, artist Le Thua Tien, and Prof Pamela Nguyen Corey. With over 600 submissions received for both the Established Artists and Emerging Artists categories, the competition has proven […]
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In the early days of Western music history, art had permeated the realm of sound, exerting a profound impact on the processes of music creation, performance, and appreciation. During the Baroque era, which spanned from the late sixteenth century to the first half of the eighteenth century, art emerged as a potent catalyst for transforming […]