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Street photography is present on everyday objects.
The photography exhibition "Dialogue" recently concluded at Complex 01 (Tay Son, Hanoi) after six days, from April 14th to 19th, 2026. This was the central activity of the "absurd" media project undertaken by a group of FPT University Hanoi students, aiming to change the approach to street photography by placing images within everyday objects.
Viewers engage with the artwork through manipulation and close-up observation.
Instead of hanging photos in the conventional way, the artworks are printed onto everyday objects. This creative approach allows viewers to interact with the images through touching, holding, and observing them at close range, rather than viewing them from a distance as in traditional exhibition spaces.
The exhibition space allows viewers to interact directly with the images.
The images that appear on the bedsheets are connected to familiar experiences from daily life.
The concept of "physical representation" helps photographs transcend the confines of exhibition spaces. The public finds everyday moments captured on objects they touch daily, creating an invisible connection between individuals and the rhythm of life around them. This is the team's effort to encourage young people to pay more attention to the quality of their spiritual lives by observing and appreciating existing values.
The hallmark of the desire to “slow down”
Behind this exhibition lies a desire to change how viewers approach street photography. A representative of the student group stated: “We wanted to create a space where people could slow down, observe more closely, and reflect on what is happening around them, instead of simply glancing over it as they usually do.”
Unlike many genres of photography that can be staged, street photography relies on spontaneous moments, requiring quick reflexes and continuous observation. The photographer must wait for the right moment in the flow of life to capture the image.
From a broader perspective, the project team representative argued that photography is not simply about preserving images, but also about influencing how people perceive the world around them. When practiced regularly, it can change observational habits and approaches to life.
The exhibition attracted significant attention with the participation of the Top 20 outstanding individuals from the "To See" competition. Simultaneously, over 22 works by nearly 20 renowned photographers such as Jacku Street and Eason Chang offered visitors diverse perspectives. The combination of students' innovative experiments and the insightful thinking of seasoned professionals created a journey of varied emotions.
At the end of its six-day run, the event achieved impressive results with approximately 2,000 visitors and 5,000 social media interactions. This success demonstrates the powerful ability of street photography to connect communities when placed in the right interactive space. The project successfully achieved its goal of spreading the habit of capturing ordinary moments, helping to balance the mind amidst the hustle and bustle of life.
