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Exhibition "In the midst of mirages"
"In the Midst of Illusions" is a series of photographic works by artist Duy Phuong. The exhibition is being held at Vin Gallery and features 44 works. The photographs are a combination of two of Duy Phuong's long-term photography projects: "In the Midst of Illusions" (2010-2017) and "Illusions" (2017-2022).
Visitors viewing the exhibition at Vin Gallery.
A gallery showcasing the works of artist Duy Phuong.
The works in the "In Between" project emphasize the conflict between the new and the old, between nature and humanity. Meanwhile, the works in "Illusions" adhere to the principles of documentary photography. The photographs are taken spontaneously, without staging or arrangement, yet they are full of subtlety. With these projects, the author does not aim to guide the public towards a specific message or emotional resonance, but rather towards personal perception. Each viewer will see the changes in the landscape or people affected by urbanization through the lens of photography.
The exhibition "Hidden Concept: A Manifesto from the Streets!"
"Hidden Concept: A Manifesto from the Streets!" is a tribute to, honors, and spreads street culture. "Hidden" encapsulates the five fundamental aspects/stages of street culture's origin and development. Stemming from involuntary concealment, street culture is associated with clandestine, unostentatious activities, focusing on a small community with intense passion.
Graffiti artist Ties, a guest at the event.
Even much later, when street culture had already dominated the mass market with big-name artists, high-priced shows attracting tens of thousands of spectators, and numerous collections ranging from fashion to art toys launched at exorbitant prices, it still maintained its underlying vitality everywhere. Because only when "hidden" can street culture truly live up to its inherent freedom and spontaneity. This is precisely the story and message that the "Hidden Concept" exhibition aims to convey. The event is being held at AREUS Atelier (District 3).
"BroA" Exhibition
The exhibition features a series of paintings by four young artists at MAY artspace. Artists Vuong The Quan, Pham The Vinh, Hoang Thien Phuc, and sculptor Le Phi Hung are friends who met and formed a private space to freely pursue their personal thoughts on their artistic journey. They call themselves the Bro-active group.
Visitors admire an exhibition at MAY artspace.
The BroA exhibition is open from August 26th to September 1st.
The Vinh and Thien Phuc both pursue a pop-art style, using vibrant colors and mixed media. However, the stories they present are distinctly contrasting. The Quan's work is quite different; it's also a story, but created within his own surreal world—a chessboard—with characters who are both someone and nobody. This isn't a new image, and it already carries significant allusions to contemporary issues.
Sculptor Phi Hung, a representative of contemporary visual language using metal as a material, yet employing it to depict human dreams, which are inherently vague and uncertain.
Vifa Expo 2022
VIFA EXPO 2022 – Vietnam International Furniture and Handicrafts Fair – is taking place at the SECC center (District 7). Besides showcasing and introducing products and promoting specialized trade and investment activities, VIFA EXPO 2022 will also feature seminars and discussions on the sustainable and efficient development of the wood processing industry.
Visitors stroll around the mattress section at the Vifa trade fair.
In 2019, Vifa Expo was held on a scale of up to 30,000m2, including 1980 booths of various sizes. With over 450 businesses and visitors from 79 countries, the fair featured many products designed according to modern and convenient trends. It showcased diversity in the industry with creative designs in interior decoration and handicrafts. Vifa Expo served as a platform for suppliers of wood products and furniture, a place for networking and sharing experiences among brands in the market, aiming to promote trade and development for manufacturers.
Boong Market Fair - Second Time
The visitors belong to a community that appreciates Japanese culture.
Items on display at Boong Market.
The Boong Market was created with the desire to provide a new playground specifically for the community passionate about Japanese culture. The event takes place at Trenboong Concept, a cafe styled after the One Piece manga series. The market includes diverse stalls selling models, accessories, clothing, books, newspapers, and magazines related to many popular anime series, as well as many fun entertainment activities such as J-pop acoustic performances and cosplay.
Workshop "Dyeing a stack of paper"
The scenery at Vuivay Artstation.
Experience the craft of handmade papermaking, from preparing and processing the pulp, shaping the paper, to harvesting it. Everything is done by hand using traditional methods. Participants will learn about and practice making naturally dyed recycled paper. Each person will complete a stack of 5-10 sheets of handmade recycled paper (depending on size). The finished products will be delivered to participants' homes within 5-7 days. The event takes place at Vuivay Art Station Studio (District 10).
