Visit the 5 most valuable galleries in Saigon.

Saigon Outcast Gallery

Saigon Outcast is made from three old shipping containers placed on an empty plot of land by the river, next to the modern high-rises of the Thao Dien area. It's a venue for art exhibitions or installations, a place to screen independent films in regular Thursday evening screenings, a place where music explodes in a free and open space during weekend concerts, and a stage for plays...

Saigon Outcast is particularly enthusiastic about supporting emerging artists and street art. Here, you'll find large murals where graffiti artists can freely express their creativity. There's also a gently sloping area dedicated to skateboarders, international reggae music performances with Jamaican DJs, X-games events, motorcycle stunt shows, paper cutting art, and modern design concepts... All of this creates a fresh, spontaneous, and captivating atmosphere for young people.

Address:118/1 Nguyen Van Huong Street, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

Lotus Gallery

Located in the heart of District 1, this gallery cleverly utilizes sliding panels to display its artwork, making the best use of the gallery's limited space. The owner is very friendly, readily sharing detailed information about each piece and providing brief biographies of several artists from across the country. This private gallery has been operating since the 1990s and showcases a range of works from portraits to contemporary pieces.

Address:100 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts

This is a magnificent building, typical of East Asian architecture. This art museum is ranked number one in the city. This enormous complex boasts a fascinating blend of French and Chinese architectural styles, as it was owned by a Chinese-born businessman, one of the wealthiest men in the city at the time of its construction.

The first floor is dedicated to exhibitions, displays, and the sale of paintings, as well as art events. The second floor showcases sculptures and contemporary art. The top floor displays collections of ancient and modern Vietnamese art and traditional crafts. The museum is not only a place to display artifacts of artistic and historical significance in painting, but also a remarkable architectural masterpiece.

Address:97A Pho Duc Chinh Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1

Craig Thomas Gallery

Craig Thomas Gallery is one of the city's oldest galleries. However, it boasts a large collection of contemporary art. Established in 2009, it features works by emerging artists as well as well-known names. Craig Thomas Gallery represents many award-winning contemporary Vietnamese artists in painting, sculpture, and other genres. Notably, the gallery holds exhibitions throughout the year. Like most galleries, many of the paintings displayed here convey meaningful messages behind their brushstrokes. The main exhibition space of Craig Thomas Gallery is located in a quiet corner of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, not far from the city center.

Address:27 Tran Nhat Duat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, District 1

Duc Minh Gallery

Duc Minh was one of Vietnam's most important art collectors, rescuing significant works from the Vietnam War era that were in danger of destruction. His son, Bui Quoc Chi, continued the family legacy by preserving a large number of works dating from 1920 to 1990. Currently, the Duc Minh House holds over 500 works of Vietnamese painting, featuring prominent names in 20th-century Vietnamese art such as Nguyen Gia Tri, To Ngoc Van, Nguyen Tuong Lan, Tran Van Can, Nguyen Tu Nghiem, Duong Bich Lien, Nguyen Sang, and Bui Xuan Phai.

The appeal of Duc Minh Gallery also lies in the fact that it consistently features a large number of works by established modern artists such as Dinh Cuong, Nguyen Trung, Nguyen Quang Em, Thai Tuan, lacquer painter Nguyen Thuy Huong, and several other young artists. It also serves as a meeting place and forum for international art collectors and art critics visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

Address:31C Le Quy Don Street, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City

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