Public art

The museum was constructed under the ‘Art in the Forest’ project, which has been held over the past six years and has attracted dozens of celebrated painters and sculptors both from home and abroad. The project was first developed in 2015 with an aim of bringing contemporary art closer to the community, thus raising the public capacity for aesthetic appreciation. It has received an enthusiastic response from contemporary artists, including Ly Truc Son, Nguyen Xuan Tiep, Nguyen Son, Bui Hai Son, Le Lang Luong, Ddam Dang Lai and Khong Do Tuyen. It has also gathered outstanding figures from the worlds of painting and sculpture from Canada, the US, France, Japan, Italy, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and Spain. Throughout its six editions, the project has honoured artists who have devoted their lives to the arts and created a positive influence on their younger colleagues and art lovers alike. It has also provided a venue for young artists to promote their … [Read more...] about From art in the forest project to first contemporary art museum in Vietnam

In order to explore the relationship between arts and mental health, the four participating artists and six local respondents met and discussed online. The online Roundtable Discussion concluded successfully on 20 November 2020. By generously shared their creative motivation and hands-on experiences, they not only shed light on the interconnectedness of art and mental health but also extended room for imagination and creation. … [Read more...] about 【Hong Kong Arts Centre】presents Jockey Club Pop-up Art Park from now to 16 Apr 2021 Experience the virtual and the reality online-to-offline

Dong Thap province has many must-visit attractions, such as the revered Nguyen Sinh Sac's ( Uncle Ho's father ) grave site, Xeo Quyt relic, Gao Giong ecological tourist area, Tram Chim National Park, Go Thap Archaeological Area, Sa Dec flower village, Huynh Thuy Le's ancient house. … [Read more...] about 2021 Dong Thap Tourism-Culture Week opens

The project, which aims to show the beauty of Viet Nam to the world, has been implemented by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism of Quảng Nam, Thừa Thiên Huế and Quảng Bình provinces, and Đà Nẵng City. The project has also been joined by the National Geographic award-winning Vietnamese photographer Trần Tuấn Việt, and the jungle and cave adventure tour operator Oxalis Adventure. … [Read more...] about Google Arts & Culture showcases ‘Wonders of Vietnam’

With its rich "industrial heritage", Hanoi can learn from the way Bristol has done. After unsuccessful “fumbling” in Zone 9 a few years ago, Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA), Phung Hung mural street, and the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake and Trinh Cong Son Street are good signals that prove that creative hubs will contribute to shaping the capital city’s identity in the near future. Nhan Dan … [Read more...] about New innovations in “industrial heritage”